Symphony of Secrets is the compelling story of a professor who uncovers a shocking secret about a (fictional) famous American composer.
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Music, New York City (early 1920s and current day)
Welcome to #ThrowBackThursday where I highlight an older review or post a current review of a backlist title. This week I’m featuring a histfic mystery, Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb. (my favorite of his titles)
I’m linking up with Davida @ The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for #ThrowbackThursday.
My Summary:
Dr. Bern Hendricks is a music professor at the University of Virginia and has just received the call of a lifetime. He’s been summoned to the Delaney Foundation to authenticate a recently discovered composition from his favorite twentieth-century composer, (fictional) Frederick Delaney. Filled with excitement and anticipation, Bern leaves for New York City. After he’s settled, he reconnects with his tech-savvy friend, Eboni, and enlists her help. While working on Delaney’s composition, Bern discovers a secret that places him (and Eboni) in danger.
In a 1920s timeline, we meet a homeless Josephine Reed. Living on the streets, she spends her time visiting jazz clubs and hearing beautiful music in the sounds around her. One day, she meets Fredrick Delaney, a struggling musician. He recognizes her unique brilliance and she becomes his silent partner. In the present day, Bern and Eboni suspect that Delaney’s compositions may have been written by Josephine. Their efforts to collect evidence and solve the mystery threaten the powerful Delaney organization and put their lives at risk.
Musicians, Composers, and Pizza Lovers…
Continue here for my full review of Symphony of Secrets…
QOTD:
Do you have a favorite composer?