Product Details
- Title: Song of Salzburg
- Author: Jen Geigle Johnson
- Series: Romance on the Orient Express #4
- Pages: 208
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ASIN
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B08XB9QW9W
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Publisher
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Covenant Communications
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Publication date
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August 2, 2021
***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own***
Book Summary
Publisher's Weekly
says, "The romance is chaste, slow-building, and sweet, and Johnson
makes both characters’ love of music palpable. This is a treat."
When
talented violinist Freya Winter is chosen to take part in a musical
celebration alongside some of the best instrumentalists in the world,
she is thrilled. Performing in front of royalty is a breathtaking
opportunity, but her true motivation for traveling to Salzburg is to
fulfill an unlikely dream: to meet and train under the renowned Salzburg
Maestro, a master musician shrouded in mystery.
Freya travels
aboard the Orient Express to practice with the newly formed orchestra in
Salzburg, and nothing can distract her—not her mother’s illness, nor
her father’s domineering ways; however, when a handsome passenger
becomes a regular fixture on her journeys, Freya feels her focus
blurring. Conversation with Erich is easy, and their shared love of
music draws them undeniably closer. But even as they open their hearts
to each other, the harsh realities of her family life intrude on the
future she’s envisioned, and Freya feels her dreams slipping through her
fingers, threatening to rob her of everything she cherishes most.
Trailer for Song of Salzburg
My Review
Wow! What an excellent ending to the Romance on the Orient Express Series. With me also being a musician, this story Song of Salzburg spoke straight to my heart. Jen Geigle Johnson has written such a likable and well rounded main character in violinist, Freya Winter. You could feel the love and fire within Freya for her music that she plays. In fact, it felt as if I could hear all of the music playing in my head as I read the words.
Even though the huge surprise at the end is figured out very early, I loved the journey getting to the end of the book. It was beautiful, mysterious, heartfelt, and so satisfying to "Be There" as Freya and Erich grew to know and care about each other. The words written in this story are like strands of musical notes themselves, when Erich says to Freya, "Playing with you, hearing your music, watching your heart shine out your eyes. I know all I could ever need to know to convince me I want you always in my life." now that is truly sigh worthy.
Everything in this story I loved from the rich and detailed descriptions of Salzburg and it's mountains, to the beautiful streets of Paris. The cast of characters are also so wonderfully written, even down to Freya's stubborn parents, her loving Grandmother, her best friend Gertie, and her musical rival, Eliza.
Any of the books in the Romance on the Orient Express series can be read in any order, I suggest highly that you read them in the order of release. There is something about Song of Salzburg that wraps up all of the other stories completely even though they were all written by other authors. You also get a more detailed feel for travel on The Orient Express in this last book. Song of Salzburg was a book that I didn't want to end. This is a novel that I will read again just to feel those soaring feelings of great appreciation and love for music and the musicians portrayed. Bravo to this author for writing such a romantic and heartfelt story.
**Exclusive Author Interview **
I was so excited when Author Jen Geigle Johnson said she'd do a short interview with me. I had so many questions after reading this wonderful book, Song of Salzburg. I narrowed down my questions to only five. I hope you enjoy reading learning more about this fantastic author!
1.
Do you play a musical instrument?
Yes! I play the piano well enough to
mess around and have fun. Not well enough that anyone would want to sing
along except me. hahah. I also used to play the violin.
I knew you had to have played the violin before. I could tell from your writing that you understand how to bring out the emotion in Freya's and Erich's playing.
2.
Do you have a favorite series that you love to read that
I love to read Fantasy with my kiddos. We are all excited about
Dragon Watch at the moment because Brandon Mull's next book is coming in
October. I love to read Rebecca Connolly and Heather Moore's series. I
enjoy Sally Britton as well as Martha Keyes.
3.Is
there a dream book you want to write someday? What genre?
Hmmm. I
really need to have one of these. I LOVE historical fiction. So. I would
like to write a thick tome of awesome historical fiction. Romance
included but lots more besides. I love ancient history. I also love
Czech history.
I would read any historical fiction book that you wrote. You do such a great job with the history you've used in your current books.
4.Have
you ever been to Paris? If you have, what did you love about it?
I
haven't been to Paris. But what I love about what I've HEARD about Paris
is the Louvre. And the bakeries.
5.What
is your next book coming out and when?
I have a book coming out in
October. A Christmas Regency called, "A Sleigh Ride Kiss." I'm super
excited about it.
I can't wait to read your new book! Thanks so much
for taking the time to talk to me and my followers today.
Meet Author Jen Geigle Johnson
An award winning author, including the GOLD
in Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards and LDSPMA Praiseworthy's top
award for Romance, Jen Geigle Johnson has more stories circulating in
her brain than can possibly be told. She discovered her passion for
England while kayaking on the Thames near London as a young teenager.
HIstory is her main jam. Her literary heroes include the greats: Jane
Austen and Charles Dickens. But she has modern sensibilities as well.
Six children and an inspiring husband keep her going and make certain
she doesn't stay glued to a keyboard or lost in obscure fascinating
details of old castles. She once greeted an ancient turtle under the
water by grabbing her fin. She waterskis like a boss and hits the
powder, falling down steep moguls with grace. During a study break date
in college, she sat on top of a jeep's roll bars up in the mountains and
fell in love with the man who would become her everything.
Now,
she loves to share bits of history that might otherwise be forgotten.
Whether in Regency England, the French Revolution, or Colonial America,
her romance novels are much like life is supposed to be: full of
adventure.
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