Mozart's Sister

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From Publishers WeeklyIn the shadow of her famous sibling, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, older sister Nannerl was perhaps no less talented but devoid of the opportunities of the time because of her sex and a controlling parent. At least this is the argument presented in this historical novel by Moser, author of numerous inspirational novels, including the Sister Circle series. As told by Nannerl in the first person, a demanding father channels his love and energies into his young son. Although Nannerl performs, her father denies her a chance at fame—and perhaps more important, the lion's share of his attention and love. He relentlessly tours Europe with his children, lying about their ages to make them seem like younger prodigies and exploiting them for large sums of money. Nannerl adores her father, but as she ages from a young adolescent into a woman, she seems numbingly resigned to a life of disappointment and frustration. As she moves into adulthood, more unhappy events occur, which are not quite satisfactorily developed in the novel's latter half. Moser's writing is smooth, and there are some fascinating historical details, but the story loses steam toward the end. That Nannerl's sad life is portrayed as the will of God will be difficult for many readers to accept. (Sept.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review"...a heart-warming story of triumph... which will captivate the heart of even the most musically illiterate.... a treasure." -- April Gardner, athomewithchristianfiction.com"...this book delivers an authentic and moving visit to another time and place." -- Violet Nesdoly, blogcritics.com"I often felt as if I was sitting and talking with Nannerl as opposed to simply reading about her life." -- Lori Graham, onceuponaromance.net"Moser inhabits her protagonist completely and does an exemplary job of giving voice to Nannerl's desires and frustrations." -- Lisa Respers France, bookloons.com"Recommended for... fans of historical fiction, especially those who love music." -- Katie Hart, Christian Book Previews.com"Wonderful story, heartwrenching on several occasions, but thoroughly enjoyable." -- Michelle Sutton, novelreviews.blogspot.com"beautifully written and thought provoking, the kind of story that compels us to take a deeper look at our faith." -- Cindy Mealer, CK2sKwipsandKritiques.com"guaranteed to make you appreciate the freedom we have in today's world." -- Diana Pederson, bellaonline.comAn emotionally-charged read, this inspiring historical novel will be sure to please, especially the music lovers in the audience." -- Sherri Myers, romancejunkies.com