The Haunted Opera

Written by Sarah Masters Buckey

Part of the A Marie-Grace Mystery series

A young singer uncovers unsettling secrets behind the opera's curtain in 19th-century New Orleans.

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171 pages· 25,466 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 690L

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Bookroo's summary

Marie-Grace is thrilled to take singing lessons at a theater hosting a renowned opera company in New Orleans. Her excitement grows as her aunt lands a role in the opera. But as Marie-Grace and her friend Cecile assist during rehearsals, they stumble upon unsettling secrets lurking behind the scenes. What mysteries lie within the theater's shadows, and how will they impact the performance? Dive into a tale of intrigue set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century New Orleans, where the world of opera and theater holds both dreams and dark discoveries.

From the publisher

Marie-Grace is excited that a well-known English opera company will perform in New Orleans–at the same theater where she takes singing lessons from Aunt Oceane. Even better, her aunt has gotten a role in the opera! As Marie-Grace and her friend, Cecile, help out during rehearsals, they’re thrilled to meet real opera stars and get a peek into theater life. But thrills turn to chills as the girls make disturbing discoveries behind the scenes! An illustrated “Looking Back” essay describes New Orleans’ place as a leading cultural center for opera and theater in 1800s America.”

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