The Musician's Daughter

By Susanne Dunlap

Book #1 in the Theresa Schurman Mysteries series

A young girl seeks her father's killer amidst Vienna's musical intrigue.

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In 18th-century Vienna, Theresa Maria Shurman, a determined fifteen-year-old, is on a quest to uncover the truth behind her father's murder and the theft of his prized violin. With the help of composer Haydn, she navigates a world of deceit, blackmail, and hidden secrets. As she delves deeper, she finds unexpected allies and the stirrings of first love. Can Theresa unravel the mystery before it's too late, or will the glittering facade of court life conceal the truth forever?

From the publisher

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 as she discovers courage and honor in unexpected places: from a Gypsy camp on the banks of the Danube, to the rarefied life of the imperial family. And she feels the stirrings of a first, tentative love for someone who is as deeply involved in the mystery as she is.

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