Mozart's Sister
Nancy MoserHistorical romance
Available from Bethany House
ISBN: 0-7642-0213-9
September 2006
| This is the story of Nannerl, Mozart's sister as she travels with her brother performing. She describes her hopes and dreams and her frustrations as she sees her future becoming something other than what she desires. Two children, both skilled performers, but life as a female is that of finding a husband and starting a family.
Mozart's Sister by Nancy Moser is a story a child's jealousy and frustration. The reader journeys along with Nannerl as she realizes the different expectations placed upon her due to the fact that she is female and how she struggles with the pain of lost dreams. She faces many frustrations as she lives in the shadow of her younger brother, always craving the fame and recognition of her skills. Written in the first person the story at times seems to progress very slowly. It is a very detailed story in which the 1700's are richly described in details of clothing, customs and politics. Emotionally stirring the reader will experience the life of a female as she is denied her dreams and choices for a future. Readers that enjoy learning historical facts and want to experience what life was like in the 1700's will enjoy Mozart's Sister by Nancy Moser.
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Reviewer: Anita |
