Music, beautiful settings, and the Orient Express. What more could a reader ask for? How about great characters and a sweet romance? All of these are found in Song of Salzburg, and it is a great introduction to the writing style of Jen Geigle Johnson. Song of Salzburg tells of Freya Winter's passion for music, her exceptional talent, and her struggles to be taken seriously, because Freya's parents consider music to be a hobby, instead of a suitable vocation for a young woman in the 19th century. What follows is an intriguing adventure that follows Freya as she and a chance acquaintance travel back and forth between Paris and Salzburg on the Orient Express. Johnson's descriptions of the luxurious train, the beautiful fashions, and the soul-stirring music are vivid and stunning, and watching Freya and Erich Schumann explore their mutual love of music was a treat indeed!

As with all good stories, there are questions, obstacles, and a mystery surrounding Erich's true identity. There's also a special encounter with Edward, the Prince of Wales. If you enjoy historical fiction and sweet, clean romance, treat yourself to this captivating book!

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