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The Musician's Daughter

by Susanne Dunlap

Amid the glitter and glamour of musical and court life in 18th century Vienna, fifteen-year-old Theresa Maria Shurman is trying to solve a brutal mystery. Who killed her father, an acclaimed violinist, and stole his valuable Amati violin? When Haydn himself offers her a position as his assistant, it gives Theresa access to life in the palace–and to a world of deceit. Theresa uncovers blackmail and extortion even... (more)

Joseph Haydn (Composer's World) (Composer's World)Wendy Thompson

Joseph Haydn (Composer's World) (Composer's World)

by Wendy Thompson

Part of a series of picture books for readers aged twelve and upwards illustrating the lives and times of the world's greatest composers. This book looks at the life and work of Haydn, a life that spanned a period of great political and social, as well as musical change: born when both Bach and Handel were at the height of their fame, he outlived his friend Mozart by 18 years, having seen his greatest pupil... (more)

The Musician's Daughter

by Susanne Emily Dunlap

Murder and love — from the halls of Vienna’s imperial family to a perilous gypsy camp 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,... (more)

Haydn : A Creative Life in MusicFranz Joseph] Geiringer, Karl [Haydn

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The Musician's Daughter

by Susanne Dunlap

Joseph Haydn (Composer's World) (Composer's World)

by Wendy Thompson

The Musician's Daughter

by Susanne Emily Dunlap

Haydn : A Creative Life in Music

by Franz Joseph] Geiringer, Karl [Haydn