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Cemetery of the Nameless
Victoria Morgan, violin virtuoso extraordinaire, and her devoted piano accompanist are on yet another European tour currently stopping in Vienna. While playing to a full house, Tory leaves the stage and disappears in the middle of this important concert, leaving behind a puzzled (and angry) audience. Why would a seasoned professional so intent on maintaining her well-established career do something so damaging? Especially after some very negative reviews from local press? Tory's decision to leave proves to be especially fatal to her career, since the rumours of her disappearance involve the accusation that Tory has committed the brutal murder of a high profile Viennese figure. While the press continues to hound everyone who knew Tory for answers, it appears she is running from them, the police and her long-suffering husband Oscar Lukesh, affectionately known as Rocky. Or is she? The action is set around the appearance of a mysterious score for a recently discovered violin concerto of incredible worth. Is it truly by Beethoven as the owner claims, and will Tory be the first to debut this dream violin piece, or are all of these things just hollow promises and a way to bait a trap? Now it looks like it's up to Rocky to help save Tory from herself and figure out who is committing the growing number of murders - if it really isn't his wife.
- GenresMystery
424 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2005
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June 21, 2020
This is the second book by Blechta I have read. His angle is music. In this mystery, the heroine Victoria Morgan, usually known as Tory and her husband Rocky (Oscar) Lukesh were living in Montreal. Tory was a world renowned violin virtuoso, but self-centered and a prima donna. She had random one night stands with other men and Rocky was giving her one more chance.
She is appearing at a concert in Vienna and walks out in the middle of the program disappearing to no one knows where. Her husband, several friends and strangers as well as police are all looking for her until a scandalous and brutal murder of a prominent aristocrat is discovered and she becomes the only suspect. Tory manages to elude police and friends searching for her and a second murder is discovered directly connected to the murder of the Baron as he is known.
When she is finally located, she is hysterical and suffering from shock to the point that she doesn't remember what happened to her and her ability to play the violin has vanished. Lots of twists and turns and everyone is searching for a presumed "lost musical score" by Beethoven. It's a good story but the character of Tory is not easy to feel sorry for in spite of horrible abuse she has suffered. She is self-destructive and insensitive to others.
I gave it 4 stars for the author's skill in introducing and developing the story. It's rare for me to find a principal character so snotty!
She is appearing at a concert in Vienna and walks out in the middle of the program disappearing to no one knows where. Her husband, several friends and strangers as well as police are all looking for her until a scandalous and brutal murder of a prominent aristocrat is discovered and she becomes the only suspect. Tory manages to elude police and friends searching for her and a second murder is discovered directly connected to the murder of the Baron as he is known.
When she is finally located, she is hysterical and suffering from shock to the point that she doesn't remember what happened to her and her ability to play the violin has vanished. Lots of twists and turns and everyone is searching for a presumed "lost musical score" by Beethoven. It's a good story but the character of Tory is not easy to feel sorry for in spite of horrible abuse she has suffered. She is self-destructive and insensitive to others.
I gave it 4 stars for the author's skill in introducing and developing the story. It's rare for me to find a principal character so snotty!
January 25, 2017
An excellent murder mystery! I loved how the theme was centered around classical music.
November 19, 2012
I've read several of this author's books and this one IMHO is his best. His use of location is fantastic (I've visited Vienna several times and the suspense in the story had me literally unable to put the book down. I'm not usually a fan of multiple viewpoint books, but it's used to great effect here and I had no trouble following whose head we were in.
Characters are well drawn, but especially so is the female protagonist, a violin virtuoso who seems to have a knack for causing herself trouble. Some of her internal asides are a hoot. But the story itself is rather gritty, while still being believable. This is a terrific read and I highly recommend it. You may have trouble finding it, but persevere! Visiting this cemetery is worth the effort!
Characters are well drawn, but especially so is the female protagonist, a violin virtuoso who seems to have a knack for causing herself trouble. Some of her internal asides are a hoot. But the story itself is rather gritty, while still being believable. This is a terrific read and I highly recommend it. You may have trouble finding it, but persevere! Visiting this cemetery is worth the effort!
May 28, 2014
I decided to read this despite mixed reviews. It's fairly long, and throughout I poked holes in the crime scenario. I also recognized this is not some great literary foray. Despite those holes, I found myself wanting to turn each page...that alone underscores a certain writing talent. I liked the classical music backdrop and, taking this as a murder mystery with flaws, it's an engaging read.
April 12, 2013
Good, entertaining read
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