__ A Viennese and Musical May 🎻🌸__
May days have a very special quality: they are longer, and the golden light seems to wake the world up from its winter sleep.
Here, in the heart of spring, the countryside is a mix of bright green and a thousand other colors, and the air is filled with the sweet scent of flowers.
In my opinion, it’s the most romantic month of the year, and it always makes me want to get lost in a book as elegant as a musical opera.
If you follow my reading journey, you know how much I love stories set in Vienna.
There is something about the grand palaces, the narrow cobblestone streets, and the way Mozart’s ghost seems to linger in the air. It’s the perfect setting for a novel!
Whether it’s a dark mystery about a lost musical score or a romance blooming under the chestnut trees of the Prater, Vienna offers a sense of peace (and sometimes drama) that few other places can match.
Every month, I usually pick four books for myself.
This time, I decided to share my list with you, and I want to call it my **Viennese and Musical May.**
We will travel through time, from the powdered wigs of the 18th century to the Austrian choirs of the 19th-forties.
So, grab a cup of Wiener Melange (a bit like an Italian cappuccino), a delicious slice of chocolate cake, find a sunny spot in the grass, and let’s dive into these stories together!
__ 1. THE NEW READ:
The Mozart Conspiracy by Susanne Dunlap
Theresa Schurman book #2 #HistoricalMysteryI’ve just started this sequel, and I’m already captivated. We are back in Vienna, following Theresa Schurman as she investigates a secret that could involve the great Mozart himself. It’s the perfect book for those who love court intrigues and musical mysteries.
Each book can be easily read as a standalone, but if you're curious about "Theresa Schurman book #1" too, maybe you can take a look to my review :
THE MUSICIAN'S DAUGHTER by Susanne Dunlap book review.
__ 2. THE FAVOURITE:
The Figaro Murders by Laura Lebow
Lorenzo Da Ponte Book #1 #HistoricalCozyMysteryIf you missed it, I recently updated my review of this gem. Lorenzo Da Ponte is a brilliant but 'accidental' detective who must find a killer to save his own life while writing the libretto for Mozart. A true love letter to my hometown, Vienna!
THE FIGARO MURDERS by Laura Lebow book review
__ 3. THE MUSICAL ROMANCE:
Magic Flutes by Eva Ibbotson
also published with the title "The Reluctant Heiress" #HistoricalRomance #YoungAdult.A delightful and lighthearted romance set in the 1920s. It follows a princess in disguise who joins an opera production of Mozart’s *The Magic Flute*. Between rehearsals and high-society snobs, a charming English gentleman falls for her. It’s bubbly, sweet, and absolutely perfect for a sunny May afternoon!
I haven't read it yet, but it's on my wishlist and if you'd like to know more you can read the back cover on Goodreads.
__ 4. THE SOULFUL CLASSIC:
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp
#NonFiction #Memoir #History #Inspirational
This beautiful autobiography stayed in my heart long after I finished it.
It’s the real story behind *The Sound of Music*, following the family from the mountains of Austria to America. It's a tale of faith, music, and rebirth, the perfect book to bring peace to your soul this spring.
The book is available both in English and Italian Edition.
Read my review here :
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp book review
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Curious about what else is on my nightstand? You can peek at my full _ To Read Shelf on Goodreads _ to see all the stories I’m planning to dive into this year!
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