Susanne Dunlap Livres

Only two obstacles stand in Adelaide's way of becoming the most sought-after woman portraitist in eighteenth-century Paris: a beautiful, talented rival-and one of the bloodiest revolutions in history.

Set against the backdrop of Vienna's vibrant musical scene, the story follows Theresa Schurman, who juggles her life as a respectable young woman and a talented violinist named Thomas Weissbrot. After witnessing a murder, she becomes entangled in a conspiracy threatening Mozart's opera. With the help of her intriguing friends, including the Gypsy Mirela and Captain von Bauer, she must navigate her dual identity and a budding romance with Zoltan to uncover the truth before it's too late.

Amid the glamour of Prince Nicholas Esterhazy's court in 18th-century Vienna, murder is afoot. Or so fifteen-year-old Theresa Maria is convinced when her musician father turns up dead on Christmas Eve, his valuable violin missing, and the only clue to his death a strange gold pendant around his neck. Then her father's mentor, the acclaimed composer Franz Joseph Haydn, helps her through a difficult time by making her his copyist and giving her insight into her father's secret life. It's there that Theresabegins to uncover a trail of blackmail and extortion, even as she discovers honor, and the possibility of a first, tentative love. Thrumming with the weeping strains of violins, as well as danger and deception, this is an engrossing tale of murder, romance, and music that readers will find hard to forget.

Set against the backdrop of cholera-ravaged Paris in 1832, this romantic tale follows a young female pianist grappling with her personal tragedy. Her vulnerability draws her into the tumultuous world of composer Franz Liszt, where passion and scandal intertwine. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of historical turmoil on personal lives, offering a poignant glimpse into the intersection of art and emotion during a tumultuous period.

Set in the lavish worlds of Paris and Versailles, the story follows a young girl with an extraordinary singing talent. After being discovered by composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier, she embarks on a journey to refine her gift for the royal court. However, her dreams of grandeur are threatened by a manipulative noblewoman who aims to disrupt the status quo by introducing her to Versailles prematurely. The narrative explores themes of ambition, rivalry, and the pursuit of artistic dreams amidst the intrigues of the French court.

Marry a Catholic stranger, or flee the only world she's ever known...Headstrong Bruna de Gansard must choose one or the other to save her Cathar family from the inquisitors. Toulouse, 1229. The inquisitors have arrived to rid the city of Cathar heretics once and for all, and are putting all unmarried girls over the age of 12 to the question. After an incident in the town calls unwanted attention to 14-year-old Bruna, Alaman de Bosquet-a young Catholic stranger who is sympathetic to the heretics-warns her family about the looming danger, and volunteers to marry their daughter to save her from being questioned. But Bruna doesn't want to be forced into marriage, so she chooses flight-which lands her unexpectedly in the midst of a Catholic pilgrimage to Compostela, thrusting her into a life of deceit. When her beauty and her voice bring her to the attention of the powerful Baron de Belascon, she finds herself caught between her allegiance to her own people and the dangerous secret of her origins-a secret that can be revealed at any time after the arrival of a French knight who recognizes her.

The narrative explores the tension between a daughter's aspirations and her mother's troubled history. As the daughter strives to achieve her dreams, she must confront the darker aspects of her mother's past, leading to a complex emotional journey. The story delves into themes of family, sacrifice, and the quest for identity, highlighting how the legacies of the past can shape the future.

Set against the backdrop of Broadway, the story follows Lillian Lorraine, a young chorine who becomes entangled with the powerful Florenz Ziegfeld. As he mentors and manipulates her career, Lillian's rebellious nature clashes with his control, leading to tumultuous ups and downs in her life. The narrative explores her journey of self-discovery in an industry that values her beauty while simultaneously posing significant challenges, highlighting the complexities of fame and personal agency.