Thank you to Net Galley and Barbour Publishing for the chance to read and review this book. The opinions expressed are my own.
I liked this book, but sometimes found it hard to follow. The dual timeline did not really seem to intersect very much until the end of the story. Both storylines are good, with lots of romance, mystery and history. I liked the past storyline better because I like reading about music and the theater.

In a dual-timeline format, this book follows an actress and budding musician through their ups and downs, both personally and professionally. Themes of abandonment, grief, and search for meaning appear in both stories, as does the theme of being orphaned. Our actress blossoms during the Prohibition Era, complete with gangster aspects and a lawman romance, while our violinist is a product of the modern era and is involved with a famous musician. It's always surprising to me to see how the two timelines come together and connect. I had a half dozen theories this time, and none of them were right!

This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Historical fiction and the present…two timelines…two protagonists…history and now…mystery and intrigue…love and romance…the dual timeline was complicated…like reading two books. However, the characters were intriguing…the stories fun…guessing what would happen next…enjoy

I love books that deal with music and mystery it takes you away to leave any worries behind this book does that and the storyline and characters are relatable to a lot of people. This book was approved by netgalley and the publisher for me to read and review.

I enjoyed being swept away in this delightful novel!
The stage the mystery oh my stars just a lot of cool things going on in this story!
This author has nabbed it to a tea. You could tell that this wonderful lady has done her research very well.
I loved this story for many reasons. First, the stage. I have had stage experience but with an orchestra not acting. Playing in the pit was cool. Most exciting so I could see in my mind Sophie Walter's doing her part and in another timeline Elise playing her violin for the Philly orchestra. I could see her doing something like that.
I have a vivid imagination and I love when authors describe things like that.
I really really didn't want this book to end. It had so many emotions, lessons and to me the biggest lesson was.....well, yall just have to read this amazing and exciting story!
You'll find yourself making friends with the ladies and one certain gentleman who in my opinion is the real hero.
Here's a favorite quote from the story
God's plan hadn't seemed to make sense but then neither did sheet music at first glance. To most it looked it looked like varying dots smattered across lines. But those notes were deliberate, placed for a specific purpose. But when strung together, they made a song.
And this is very true for me when I first started learning the piano. They were like a puzzle until you put it all together. Still true when learning to read sheet music in the orchestra but unlike Elise it's my passion. I didn't know who I'd be without God and music.
Thank you for a wonderful adventure.
5 stars for a job well done! I highly recommend!
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.