Summary: It is 1903, and Erika von Kessler has struggled for years to become pregnant. Resigned to childlessness, Erika-a talented opera singer and the wife of a prominent Bostonian-secretly plans to move to Italy to pursue her musical career. When the charismatic Doctor Ravell takes Erika on as a patient, he is mesmerized by her. Impetuously, he takes a shocking risk that could ruin them both.
Inspired by the author's family history, the novel moves from snowy Boston to the gilded balconies of Florence in a stunning tale of opera, longing, and the indomitable power of romantic obsession. -- Penguin
Last year, I reviewed THE DOCTOR AND THE DIVA by Adrienne McDonnell and enjoyed it a great deal. THE DOCTOR AND THE DIVA is a well written novel which is rich in historical details. It also has a unique cast of characters which definitely piqued my interest. In fact, THE DOCTOR AND THE DIVA would make an excellent book club pick because the characters and their actions are sure to generate a lot of strong feelings. (Check out the reading guide here.)
Giveaway alert: To celebrate the release of the gorgeous paperback edition, Penguin is giving away a copy of THE DOCTOR AND THE DIVA for one lucky Booking Mama reader. To enter, just fill out the form below before December 19th at 11:59 p.m. ET. I will randomly select and notify the winner the following day. This contest is open to those of you with U.S. and Canada addresses only. No P.O. Boxes please. Good luck!
What a great giveaway! Someone is going to have a great read ahead of them.
ReplyDeleteVery nice giveaway! I love how publishers are now also promoting paperback releases!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a very good read! Thanks for the chance to win it!
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