Series: Genre: Publication Date: February 6, 2018 Format: Paperback Published By: Sonnet Press Website: Heather Webb The Phantom's Apprentice on Goodreads My review copy:
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In this re-imagining of Phantom of the Opera, meet a Christine Daaé
you've never seen before...
Christine Daaé sings with her violinist Papa in salons all over Paris, but she longs to practice her favorite pastime - illusions. When her beloved Papa dies during a conjurer's show, she abandons her magic and surrenders to grief and guilt. Life as a female illusionist seems too dangerous, and she must honor her father's memory.
Concerned for her welfare, family friend Professor Delacroix secures an audition for her at the Nouvel Opéra - the most illustrious stage in Europe. Yet Christine soon discovers the darker side of Paris opera. Rumors of murder float through the halls, and she is quickly trapped between a scheming diva and a mysterious phantom. The Angel of Music.
But is the Angel truly a spirit, or a man obsessed, stalking Christine for mysterious reasons tangled in her past?
As Christine's fears mount, she returns to her magical arts with the encouragement of her childhood friend, Raoul. Newfound hope and romance abounds... until one fateful night at the masquerade ball. Those she cares foróDelacroix, the Angel, and even Raoul - aren't as they seem. Now she must decide whom she trusts and which is her rightful path: singer or illusionist.
To succeed, she will risk her life in the grandest illusion of all.
(Goodreads)
Christine Daaé sings with her violinist Papa in salons all over Paris, but she longs to practice her favorite pastime - illusions. When her beloved Papa dies during a conjurer's show, she abandons her magic and surrenders to grief and guilt. Life as a female illusionist seems too dangerous, and she must honor her father's memory.
Concerned for her welfare, family friend Professor Delacroix secures an audition for her at the Nouvel Opéra - the most illustrious stage in Europe. Yet Christine soon discovers the darker side of Paris opera. Rumors of murder float through the halls, and she is quickly trapped between a scheming diva and a mysterious phantom. The Angel of Music.
But is the Angel truly a spirit, or a man obsessed, stalking Christine for mysterious reasons tangled in her past?
As Christine's fears mount, she returns to her magical arts with the encouragement of her childhood friend, Raoul. Newfound hope and romance abounds... until one fateful night at the masquerade ball. Those she cares foróDelacroix, the Angel, and even Raoul - aren't as they seem. Now she must decide whom she trusts and which is her rightful path: singer or illusionist.
To succeed, she will risk her life in the grandest illusion of all.
(Goodreads)
Who hasn't heard of The Phantom of the Opera? Most have but the story is always told from the Phantoms point of view. The premise of this author's plot is all about Christine, the heroine in the historical tale. She takes center stage from the beginning of this novel with her talent for singing beautifully and her secret love of illusions.
I was captivated by this novel from the beginning and found it very difficult to put it down between chapters. That's really no surprise to me though as I fell in love with Heather Webb's writing in her Novel Last Christmas in Paris. I think this book blows that away though. No one was who they seemed and that made this story incredible to read. Once I thought I had a handle on who a character was, they would trick me and I would be back to square one.
I also loved Christine's journey from a very young impressionable girl that his behind her father's coat tales to an independent woman who didn't want any men to decide her fate. She was breathtaking to read as she grew into her own woman. It was amazing to watch her start her own life from nothing. She was so afraid but you just knew she'd make it.
If you love historical fiction with an classical setting, interesting characters that continue to surprise you through our the story and beautiful writing, The Phantom's Apprentice is for you.
I was captivated by this novel from the beginning and found it very difficult to put it down between chapters. That's really no surprise to me though as I fell in love with Heather Webb's writing in her Novel Last Christmas in Paris. I think this book blows that away though. No one was who they seemed and that made this story incredible to read. Once I thought I had a handle on who a character was, they would trick me and I would be back to square one.
I also loved Christine's journey from a very young impressionable girl that his behind her father's coat tales to an independent woman who didn't want any men to decide her fate. She was breathtaking to read as she grew into her own woman. It was amazing to watch her start her own life from nothing. She was so afraid but you just knew she'd make it.
If you love historical fiction with an classical setting, interesting characters that continue to surprise you through our the story and beautiful writing, The Phantom's Apprentice is for you.
About the Author
HEATHER WEBB is the author of historical novels Becoming Josephine and Rodin's Lover, and the anthology Fall of Poppies, which have been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Elle, France Magazine, and more, as well as received national starred reviews. RODINíS LOVER was a Goodreads Top Pick in 2015. Up and coming, Last Christmas in Paris, an epistolary love story set during WWI will release October 3, 2017, and The Phantom's Apprentice, a re-imagining of the Gothic classic Phantom of the Opera from Christine Daae's point of view releases February 6, 2018. To date, her novels have sold in ten countries. Heather is also a professional freelance editor, foodie, and travel fiend.
For more information, please visit Heather's website. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.
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