In the evocative and suspenseful novel "The Lost Melody," Joanna Davidson Politano transports readers to the haunting corridors of Hurstwell Asylum, where the line between reality and illusion blurs, and melodies of a hidden truth play for those who dare to listen.
Following the death of her father, celebrated concert pianist Vivienne Mourdant inherits a responsibility that throws her into the depths of mystery and intrigue. Charged with the care of a woman she never knew—whose existence is denied by the very institution claiming to house her—Vivienne's curiosity is sparked by a hauntingly familiar portrait, igniting a quest that leads her to the austere and mysterious Hurstwell Asylum.
Navigating through the mansion’s dark shadows and its forgotten towers, Vivienne finds herself caught in an ever-tightening web of questions. The asylum whispers secrets through music only she can hear and hidden messages among rose petals, leading her to uncover more than might be safe. As the boundary between sanity and madness blurs, Vivienne must parse out the truth in a place where nothing is as it seems.
With a narrative as delicate and powerful as the strains of a haunting melody, "The Lost Melody" embarks on an odyssey through the Victorian era's complexities of women's independence and the fervent quest for artistic expression. Politanos’ tale is not merely one of historical intrigue but a luminous exploration of the enduring search for identity and the power of memory.
Will Vivienne unravel the mystery of the woman in the portrait, or will the answers she seeks leave her lost in the echoes of the past? Can she trust anyone within the confines of the asylum with her burgeoning suspicions, or is she as isolated in her quest as the shadows that linger in Hurstwell's cold embrace?
"The Lost Melody" is an unforgettable journey into the heart of a mystery wrapped in the enigma of a time gone by, where every page whispers the promise of secrets waiting to be discovered. Joanna Davidson Politano's masterful storytelling invites readers to uncover the lost melodies of their own hearts in this spellbinding tale of history, mystery, and the unbreakable human spirit.
Reviews
"Haunting. Riveting. Filled with hope. The Lost Melody is all
these things and more. Author Joanna Davidson Politano delves into the
dark world of Victorian mental health, and it's the reader who comes out
the winner after being enchanted by this tale of identity lost. After
you read the last page, the characters will live on in your mind. Truly a
fantastic read!" Michelle Griep, author of Lost in Darkness
"Joanna Davidson Politano's stories go on my bookshelf as a favorite!
The stories she pens entice my Gothic-loving senses, thrill my literary
soul, and inspire the dark romantic inside my spirit. I cannot
emphasize enough how strongly I adore each story from this vivid and
insightful author, and how badly I wish for all readers to experience
her tales!" Jaime Jo Wright, author of The Souls of Lost Lake, and Christy Award-winning The House on Foster Hill
Product Details
Publisher Revell
Publication Date Oct 4, 2022
Language English
Pages 384
ISBN 9780800736910
Weight 14.2 oz
Dimensions 5.5 X .96 X 8.5
