Karla B. (gaslight) - , reviewed on 9/10/2009 + 145 more book reviews

Very funny mystery that is slight on the mystery but has all its charm in the cast of characters. The Metropolitan Opera has engaged a new baritone who is quite arrogant and he quickly meets with an accident. Or did he? With an opera house packed full of fiery temperaments, anything is possible. Geraldine Farrar takes it upon herself to solve the mystery and Enrico Caruso insists on helping her. Co-sleuths are real-life acoustic era legends Antonio Scotti, Pasquale Amato, and Emmy Destinn. While trying to dig into the tangle surrounding the felled baritone, Farrar has to juggle her dislike of Destinn, her colossal fame among her young female fans, and her long-time amour Scotti.

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