The Music Makers
The Music Makers by Alexandra Walsh, published by Sapere Books in 2021, is a dual timeline mystery that intertwines the lives of two women across different eras. Set in Pembrokeshire, Wales, in 2020, the story follows Eleanor Wilder, who returns to her family farm after a serious illness forces her to leave her life in London. While attending a family reunion, she discovers old photographs that spark her curiosity about a woman named Esme Blood, leading her to delve into the past through Victorian tarot cards and diaries.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of fate and family connections, as Eleanor’s quest to uncover Esme’s story unfolds alongside Esme’s own journey in 1875 London. The novel presents a compelling blend of historical elements and suspense, inviting readers to ponder whether Eleanor’s research can bring her the healing she seeks. With 352 pages, this edition offers an engaging exploration of family saga and mystery, making it a noteworthy addition to the Timeshift Victorian Mysteries Series.
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A thrilling dual timeline mystery that you won’t be able to put down! Perfect for fans of Sarah Burton, Stacey Halls, Jessie Burton and Kate Mosse.
Do you have the power to change your fate…?
Pembrokeshire, Wales, 2020
Serious illness has forced Eleanor Wilder to leave her life in London, close her antique shop, and return to the family farm in Pembrokeshire. Her instinct is to hide from the world but when her parents bring her to a family reunion at the nearby house, Cliffside, she is transfixed by a set of old family photographs.
One of the images is of a woman in theatrical dress, labelled ‘Esme Blood’ – a name that is familiar to Eleanor through a set of Victorian tarot cards and diaries that she found through her shop. Certain the name is unusual enough not to be a coincidence, Eleanor begins to research the life of this intriguing woman.
London, England, 1875
Born to a teenage mother who couldn’t cope, Esme Blood is adopted by the ebullient Cornelius and Rosie Hardy into a touring theatrical troupe, along with her friend Aaron. When Aaron’s grandparents return to claim him, Esme is devastated and the two promise they will find each other.
Outgrowing her adopted lifestyle, Esme decides to set out to seek her fortune, and she relies on a deck of Tarot cards to direct her. But fate can be a cruel mistress, and before long Esme finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage.
Did Esme find happiness? Was she ever reunited with Aaron?
And will researching her family history bring healing to Eleanor…?
THE MUSIC MAKERSis an enthralling dual timeline novel set between the Victorian era and the modern day: past and present entwine to create a thrilling page-turning historical mystery. It is the second book in the Timeshift Victorian Mysteries Series.
THE TIMESHIFT VICTORIAN MYSTERY SERIES:
BOOK ONE: The Wind Chime
BOOK TWO: The Music Makers
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