A Song Unheard is a Beautiful Melody Blending Mystery, Suspense, and Intrigue

A Song Unheard (Shadows Over England Book 2)

Willa Forsythe, the younger 'sister' of Rosemary, is a professional thief and a violin prodigy from a young age. Now 23, she's been commissioned by "Mr. V" for a mission that utilizes her skills as a pickpocket, but also "...her skill [on] the violin [ which is] unsurpassed." (White, 67).

Her assignment: to obtain a cypher key from world-renowned violinist Lukas De Wilde.

  Lukas De Wilde's reputation proceeds him, and not in a positive way.

He's seen as a bit of a play-boy. However, fame, fortune, and war have changed him.

At one time, he relished the prestige that his prominent violin playing brought him,

but now "with the world having gone mad. Not just with the war, with everything." (White, 77)

he's changing his tune.  His sole focus is spent on trying to rescue his mother and sister,

both trapped in enemy occupied Belgium.

Willa's initial meeting with Lukas prompts him to offer her violin lessons.

He sees natural musical ability as surpassing his own and he wants to help perfect her form

and teach her how to read music.

She is a complex heroine who is a series of contradictions. Stubborn and sensitive at times,

she loves her 'family' and is fiercely loyal and protective of them. As a violin wonder she doesn't realize how good she is and has trouble accepting praise from others. More importantly, Willa has a hard time believing that God is interested in or cares for her.

Ms. White's over-arching theme is that God speaks to us in different ways.

In Willa's case He uses music.

The author skillfully weaves her tale of suspense, mystery, and intrigue all the while slowly unraveling it to draw the reader in.

A Song Unheard was difficult to put down.

The cover art for Ms. White's Shadows Over England series is beautiful,

capturing the WWI time period.

A Name Unknown (Shadows Over England Book 1)

An Hour Unspent (Shadows Over England Book 3)

I'm ecstatic to announce the 3rd and final book An Hour Unspent (Shadows Over England)  comes out September of this year. Isn't the cover gorgeous?! I love how the darker jewel tones of the books look together. Can't wait to add this to my shelf! 

~~ A Song Unheard was provided to me by Bethany House and author Roseanna M. White in return for my honest opinion. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and the author. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone. ~~