An aspiring opera singer caught between art, ambition, and rising tyranny.

 

Set in a Europe on the brink of profound change, this novel follows a young woman whose love of music is tested by forces far beyond the concert hall. As political tensions rise and personal loss reshapes her world, she must decide what it truly means to stay true to herself in a society that seeks to control both art and identity. Thoughtful and emotionally engaging, the story asks timely questions about courage, conscience, and the power of finding one’s own voice when doing so comes at a very real cost.

✔️ A gripping historical novel set in Munich and Vienna, 1932
✔️ An aspiring opera singer caught between art, ambition, and rising tyranny
✔️ A glamorous legacy shadowed by family scandal and sudden loss
✔️ A courageous young woman refusing to let her voice be weaponised

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Munich & Vienna, 1932

Aspiring opera singer Angelika Eder thought she had
it all — a cultured life in Vienna, along with the guidance of her glamorous mother, a world-famous soprano. But when tragedy strikes and her mother dies amidst a swirling family scandal, eighteen-year-old Angelika finds herself uprooted to Munich, where civil unrest is rife and leaders of the increasingly powerful Nazi Party seek to use her voice as propaganda.

When a figure from her mother’s past offers Angelika the chance to study and sing at an elite Viennese university, she decides to fight for her dream while evading the vile Nazis she despises. But the Nazis aren’t relenting in their demand that Angelika support their party and sing for Hitler himself. Can Angelika find her voice and stand against evil, even if it means risking not only her dreams of fame, but also the safety of herself and everyone she loves?

Step into a powerful story of history, resilience, and survival. Available now in ebook and paperback, this compelling novel brings a turbulent era vividly to life through unforgettable characters and real historical events. If you enjoy immersive historical fiction that doesn’t shy away from difficult truths, this is a book not to miss. You can find your copy HERE.

Heather Walrath is an author crafting new stories while celebrating the release of her debut historical novel, The Diva’s Daughter. Whether they are standing against evil in fractious 1930s Europe or solving a sticky bootlegging mystery in Prohibition-era America, Heather’s relatable heroines make the past accessible and engaging for modern readers. She has a master’s degree in publishing from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California State University, Northridge.

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