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The Music Box
Gabrielle Denning, the sheltered ward of Lady Nevon, grew up in an almost magical place, an estate where society's outcasts were treasured and the ruling spirit was love. It almost made her forget the terrifying night when an unexplained fire killed her parents, leaving her with only a music box to remember them by. But her idyllic world is about to change, as the bastard son of Lady Nevon's brother maneuvers his carriage up the manor's drive. Outcast by his titled father, Bryce Lyndley has nonetheless flourished, becoming a renowned barrister ruled entirely by his principles. The meeting to which he has been summoned at Nevon Manor, however, could transform his life -- and warm his heart. Amid unfolding secrets, his life and Gaby's will touch, awakening emotions as profound as the richest symphony. But if happiness is to be theirs, Bryce and Gaby must uncover mystery from long ago, reawakened by the haunting notes of Gaby's music box...or lose all they cherish to treachery, heartbreak, and a murderer's nefarious plan.
416 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 1998
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Andrea Kane
48 books834 followersComing in March 2019 from Andrea Kane: DEAD IN A WEEK.
Andrea Kane is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of twenty-nine novels, including fifteen psychological thrillers and fourteen historical romantic suspense titles. With her signature style, Kane creates unforgettable characters and confronts them with life-threatening danger. As a master of suspense, she weaves them into exciting, carefully-researched stories, pushing them to the edge—and keeping her readers up all night.
Kane’s first contemporary suspense thriller, Run for Your Life, became an instant New York Times bestseller. She followed with a string of bestselling psychological thrillers including No Way Out, Twisted, and Drawn in Blood.
Her latest in the highly successful Forensic Instincts series, Dead in a Week, adds the Zermatt Group into the mix—a covert team of former military and spy agency operatives. With a week to save a young woman from ruthless kidnappers, this globe-spanning chase, from the beerhalls of Germany, to the tech gardens of California, to the skyscrapers of China, and finally the farmlands of Croatia will keep readers guessing until the very end. The first showcase of Forensic Instincts’ talents came with the New York Times bestseller, The Girl Who Disappeared Twice, followed by The Line Between Here and Gone, The Stranger You Know, The Silence that Speaks, The Murder That Never Was, and A Face to Die For.
Kane’s beloved historical romantic suspense novels include My Heart’s Desire, Samantha, Echoes in the Mist, and Wishes in the Wind.
With a worldwide following of passionate readers, her books have been published in more than twenty languages.
Kane lives in New Jersey with her husband and family. She’s an avid crossword puzzle solver and a diehard Yankees fan. Otherwise, she’s either writing or playing with her Pomeranian, Mischief, who does his best to keep her from writing.
Andrea Kane is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of twenty-nine novels, including fifteen psychological thrillers and fourteen historical romantic suspense titles. With her signature style, Kane creates unforgettable characters and confronts them with life-threatening danger. As a master of suspense, she weaves them into exciting, carefully-researched stories, pushing them to the edge—and keeping her readers up all night.
Kane’s first contemporary suspense thriller, Run for Your Life, became an instant New York Times bestseller. She followed with a string of bestselling psychological thrillers including No Way Out, Twisted, and Drawn in Blood.
Her latest in the highly successful Forensic Instincts series, Dead in a Week, adds the Zermatt Group into the mix—a covert team of former military and spy agency operatives. With a week to save a young woman from ruthless kidnappers, this globe-spanning chase, from the beerhalls of Germany, to the tech gardens of California, to the skyscrapers of China, and finally the farmlands of Croatia will keep readers guessing until the very end. The first showcase of Forensic Instincts’ talents came with the New York Times bestseller, The Girl Who Disappeared Twice, followed by The Line Between Here and Gone, The Stranger You Know, The Silence that Speaks, The Murder That Never Was, and A Face to Die For.
Kane’s beloved historical romantic suspense novels include My Heart’s Desire, Samantha, Echoes in the Mist, and Wishes in the Wind.
With a worldwide following of passionate readers, her books have been published in more than twenty languages.
Kane lives in New Jersey with her husband and family. She’s an avid crossword puzzle solver and a diehard Yankees fan. Otherwise, she’s either writing or playing with her Pomeranian, Mischief, who does his best to keep her from writing.
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December 16, 2012
Reading this, it was evident to me that it's meant to be heartwarming and sweet. But the overwhelming feeling I got was "twee and saccharine." Too much adorable eccentricity (to the point of no plausibility whatsoever), scenes that reminded me of Disney Cinderella and the animals (animals being actual animals, and servants), a tortured music metaphor, etc.
Clearly I have a tiny black pebble for a heart, but I was more annoyed than anything.
Clearly I have a tiny black pebble for a heart, but I was more annoyed than anything.
April 12, 2013
The hidden dangers of ebook sales and the websites that feed our interests. 18 months ago I bought a nook. Two of my favorite romance blogs (whom I won’t name because I don’t blame) had been featuring books on sale periodically. Early in the year, one ramped it up with daily listings. The second followed shortly thereafter with postings several times a week. I’ve been interested in reading more across the genre. I love my Nook and the convenience of having books on hand when I want to read them. So I went a little crazy - to say the least. (Bought more than one book that I’d already read in hard cover or from the library). Plus I was downloading free ones and checking them out form the library. In December I realized I needed to stop the insanity. I vowed that I would read 75% of the books that I had purchased and not yet read. It’s been killing me with some of my favorite authors going on sale.
The short point to this long prologue is that sometime last year, Ms. Kane’s books were published in ebook format and on sale. The descriptions sounded like something I’d enjoy. Historical. Pirates. Drama. Nifty covers. Oh, I don’t remember what possessed me but I bought five of them. Maybe I just didn’t understand my own tastes when I bought them (understanding what I enjoy and why is a work in process). Moral to the story, before buying a bunch of an author’s books read at least one to ensure you like here style.
I’m sure there are plenty of people who like Ms. Kane’s books. I wouldn’t have been persuaded to buy otherwise. But her style doesn’t mesh with what I enjoy. I read the first book in the Diamond series, but slogged through it. The second I had to DNF. I made it through this book and probably enjoyed it more than the other two, but it’s just not my thing. I don’t even know how to rate it because folks who like her style will probably like this book. It drove me crazy.
The overarching issue for me was that despite there being an underlying mystery and a bit of a conflict, everything was too perky and perfect. The hero and heroine faced some challenges. Both emerged out of unhappy circumstances that left them orphans. Yet every thing was so sugary sweet. Aunt Hermione who takes everyone in and has built her own menagerie of misfits. (I kept expecting the train with square wheels). The exceptionally perfect barrister who instantly realizes he must help care for them all. And the ever clueless heroine, affectionally nicknamed “Wonderland” (as in Alice . . . )
It was just too much for me. I’m not saying I want depressing books - but the happiness level and amount of “love’ bordered on the ridiculous for me.
The short point to this long prologue is that sometime last year, Ms. Kane’s books were published in ebook format and on sale. The descriptions sounded like something I’d enjoy. Historical. Pirates. Drama. Nifty covers. Oh, I don’t remember what possessed me but I bought five of them. Maybe I just didn’t understand my own tastes when I bought them (understanding what I enjoy and why is a work in process). Moral to the story, before buying a bunch of an author’s books read at least one to ensure you like here style.
I’m sure there are plenty of people who like Ms. Kane’s books. I wouldn’t have been persuaded to buy otherwise. But her style doesn’t mesh with what I enjoy. I read the first book in the Diamond series, but slogged through it. The second I had to DNF. I made it through this book and probably enjoyed it more than the other two, but it’s just not my thing. I don’t even know how to rate it because folks who like her style will probably like this book. It drove me crazy.
The overarching issue for me was that despite there being an underlying mystery and a bit of a conflict, everything was too perky and perfect. The hero and heroine faced some challenges. Both emerged out of unhappy circumstances that left them orphans. Yet every thing was so sugary sweet. Aunt Hermione who takes everyone in and has built her own menagerie of misfits. (I kept expecting the train with square wheels). The exceptionally perfect barrister who instantly realizes he must help care for them all. And the ever clueless heroine, affectionally nicknamed “Wonderland” (as in Alice . . . )
It was just too much for me. I’m not saying I want depressing books - but the happiness level and amount of “love’ bordered on the ridiculous for me.
July 15, 2012
Sin duda alguna es una historia maravillosa y lo mejor que he leído de Kane en histórica.
Divertida, con mucho romance, personajes creíbles, agradables e inolvidables; buen misterio y un final impredecible pero no por ello menos encantador.
Vale la pena leerlo.
Quiero leer la historia de Thane :)
Divertida, con mucho romance, personajes creíbles, agradables e inolvidables; buen misterio y un final impredecible pero no por ello menos encantador.
Vale la pena leerlo.
Quiero leer la historia de Thane :)
November 4, 2011
Me gusto, aunque el exceso de referencias a 'Alicia y el país de las maravillas' y la música ya me estaban aburriendo... obviamente es una de esas lecturas que te dejan cálido el corazón aunque comprendes lo inverosímil de algunas de las circunstancias relatadas.
July 28, 2016
Me sorprendió que en este libro todos los personajes fueran tan nobles, pero es bastante divertida y hay un crimen inesperado. Lo encontré original.
June 6, 2025
It is absolutely amazing to read a book where the hero/heroine aren't prime candidates for divorce/in desperate need of therapy. Sweet love is truly beautiful, and it makes for an enjoyable storyline.
January 18, 2018
leído en Enero 2014
Entretenido y para pasar el rato
Entretenido y para pasar el rato
August 9, 2018
Too slow for me. Couldn't finish it.
October 13, 2013
Mi plan de poner la reseña hace días no funciono y hasta ahora encontré el tiempo suficiente de hacerlo y mucho mejor porque así la haré como se merece. La verdad no se porque elegí leerlo y no me arrepiento, es una historia muy bonita y romántica. con el toque de intriga necesario para hacerlo emocionante pero para no arruinar las cosas (?)
Sin arruinar demasiado -espero- la historia de Bryce y Gaby se entrelazan un tanto por el destino y otro tanto por intervención de terceros, pero no se da el caso de que se vea "forzada" o de que no se agraden desde el principio, aún con la diferencia de edad. Bryce es demasiado educado, inteligente y bien parecido, sufrió cuando pequeño y eso hizo que su forma de ver determinadas cosas como el amor o el cariño por otros no fuesen algo que pudiera sentir o incluso describir. Mientras que Gaby a pesar de su historia sea completamente diferente, que sueñe con encontrar el amor, quiera a los animales y se interese no solo por su tía. sino por todos los habitantes de Nevon Manor, que por cierto son demasiado particulares.
Y Lady Nevon es más audaz de lo que parece, ella cree que todo lo que ha planeado no podría quedar arruinado y que sin duda no la descubrirán, pero también se merece la felicidad que tanto anhela para Bryce y Gaby. Sin dejar de mencionar a Chaunce, cuando lo leía no podía dejar de imaginar la relación de el diario de la princesa, entre la reina y el jefe de seguridad, más o menos así es la relación entre Hermione Nevon y Chaunce, son cómplices en todo y la confianza que se tienen es admirable.
Hubo una parte en la que pensé que todo en la historia era color de rosa, ya saben parecía que nadie envidiaba la felicidad de los habitantes de Nevon Manor, pero poco a poco se va presentando la situación del personaje malo en la historia que yo sospechaba de alguien pero termina siendo quien menos imaginaba.
Encontré un poco difícil la situación de la diferencia de edad, pero creo que eso nunca ha sido problema tanto en la ficción como en la realidad, así que la deje pasar porque es un detalle que con la madurez de Gaby pasa de largo.
Espero que la autora se anime a escribir la historia de Thane, porque me agrado a pesar de lo poco que se le menciona, aunque Bryce ha ido a mi lista de románticos de clóset que por un momento parece que no sienten nada por nadie y sin más termina siendo diferente *-* Además de su inteligencia y buenos modales que hoy en día derriten :D
Lo recomiendo si disfrutan de las historias románticas sin ser demasiado melosa, no es demasiado largo y si bastante disfrutable, así que cuando tengan oportunidad no dejen de leerlo ;)
Sin arruinar demasiado -espero- la historia de Bryce y Gaby se entrelazan un tanto por el destino y otro tanto por intervención de terceros, pero no se da el caso de que se vea "forzada" o de que no se agraden desde el principio, aún con la diferencia de edad. Bryce es demasiado educado, inteligente y bien parecido, sufrió cuando pequeño y eso hizo que su forma de ver determinadas cosas como el amor o el cariño por otros no fuesen algo que pudiera sentir o incluso describir. Mientras que Gaby a pesar de su historia sea completamente diferente, que sueñe con encontrar el amor, quiera a los animales y se interese no solo por su tía. sino por todos los habitantes de Nevon Manor, que por cierto son demasiado particulares.
Y Lady Nevon es más audaz de lo que parece, ella cree que todo lo que ha planeado no podría quedar arruinado y que sin duda no la descubrirán, pero también se merece la felicidad que tanto anhela para Bryce y Gaby. Sin dejar de mencionar a Chaunce, cuando lo leía no podía dejar de imaginar la relación de el diario de la princesa, entre la reina y el jefe de seguridad, más o menos así es la relación entre Hermione Nevon y Chaunce, son cómplices en todo y la confianza que se tienen es admirable.
Hubo una parte en la que pensé que todo en la historia era color de rosa, ya saben parecía que nadie envidiaba la felicidad de los habitantes de Nevon Manor, pero poco a poco se va presentando la situación del personaje malo en la historia que yo sospechaba de alguien pero termina siendo quien menos imaginaba.
Encontré un poco difícil la situación de la diferencia de edad, pero creo que eso nunca ha sido problema tanto en la ficción como en la realidad, así que la deje pasar porque es un detalle que con la madurez de Gaby pasa de largo.
Espero que la autora se anime a escribir la historia de Thane, porque me agrado a pesar de lo poco que se le menciona, aunque Bryce ha ido a mi lista de románticos de clóset que por un momento parece que no sienten nada por nadie y sin más termina siendo diferente *-* Además de su inteligencia y buenos modales que hoy en día derriten :D
Lo recomiendo si disfrutan de las historias románticas sin ser demasiado melosa, no es demasiado largo y si bastante disfrutable, así que cuando tengan oportunidad no dejen de leerlo ;)
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November 10, 2010
I love this story! Andrea Kane is one of the few authors i read over and over again!
August 8, 2016
Supongo que está bien. No ofrece mayor problema que el hecho de ser predecible y enormemente cursi.
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