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Music Macabre
Music Macabre | Sarah Rayne
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Researching a biography of the composer Franz Liszt, Phineas Fox uncovers evidence of a brutal murder - and finds his own life in danger. Music researcher Phineas Fox has been enjoying his latest commission, gathering background material for a biography of Franz Liszt. But although he has - as anticipated - uncovered plenty of scandal in the 19th century composer's past, matters take a decidedly unexpected turn when his investigations lead to Linklighters, a newly-opened Soho restaurant built on the site of an old Victorian music hall, and unearth evidence of a possible murder involving the notorious music hall performer known as Scaramel. Just what was Liszt's connection to Scaramel ... and, through her, to the infamous Victorian serial killer Jack the Ripper? As he delves further, Phin's enquiries uncover clues to a fascinating and extraordinary story - and plunge his own life into jeopardy.
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PatriciaU
Music Macabre | Sarah Rayne
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Books about Jack the Ripper abound and I‘ve read most of them, so I was not expecting the shaken-to-the-bone experience Rayne delivers here. Musicologist Phin Fox finds himself in Whitechapel searching for Scaramel, a reknowned nightclub performer from the 1880s who had some connection to Franz Liszt and Jack the Ripper. Rayne‘s work combines mystery, horror, history & a little romance. Good, scary reading.

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OutsmartYourShelf
Music Macabre | Sarah Rayne
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Absolutely fascinating fiction book about a music hall performer, her maid, & Jack the Ripper. I loved it. 5🌟

Mature themes including murder, & some sexual scenes.

Thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Severn House, for the opportunity to read an ARC. #NetGalley

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BarkingMadRead Wow! Sounds amazing! 4y
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thereadingowlvina
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This was a surprisingly good read! Loved the dual time line and the plot!

Rating: 4.75⭐

For my full review please visit https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3021414759

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