A Dangerous Duet, Karen Odden
A Dangerous Duet, Karen Odden
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A Dangerous Duet
A Novel

Author: Karen Odden

Narrator: Billie Fulford-Brown

Unabridged: 10 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/06/2018

Synopsis

This dazzling new Victorian mystery from USA Today bestselling author Karen Odden introduces readers to Nell Hallam, a determined young pianist who stumbles upon the operations of a notorious—and deadly—crime ring while illicitly working as the piano player in a Soho music hall. Perfect for readers of Tasha Alexander, Anne Perry, and Deanna Raybourn.Nineteen-year-old Nell Hallam lives in a modest corner of Mayfair with her brother Matthew, an inspector at Scotland Yard. An exceptionally talented pianist, she aspires to attend the Royal Academy; but with tuition beyond their means, Nell sets out to earn the money herself—by playing piano in a popular Soho music hall. And the fact that she will have to disguise herself as a man and slip out at night to do it doesn’t deter her.Spending evenings at the Octavian is like entering an alternate world, one of lively energy, fascinating performers, raucous patrons—and dark secrets. And when Nell stumbles upon the operations of an infamous crime ring working in the shadows of the music hall, she is drawn into a conspiracy that stretches the length of London. To further complicate matters, she has begun to fall for the hall owner's charismatic son, Jack, who has secrets of his own.The more Nell becomes a part of the Octavian’s world, the more she risks the relationships with the people she loves. And when another performer is left for dead in an alley as a warning, she realizes her future could be in jeopardy in more ways than one.

About Karen Odden

KAREN ODDEN received her PhD in English literature from New York University and has taught at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. She currently serves as an assistant editor for the academic journal Victorian Literature and Culture. Her debut novel, A Lady in the Smoke, was a USA Today bestseller.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heidi on January 14, 2022

This book is proof that you can really enjoy a book while still acknowledging its weaknesses. The strength of this wonderfully written HF mystery is its collection of characters, scene setting, and vivid images. Taken together, the author paints a vivid tale of London in the late 19th century. Unfor......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on November 27, 2018

I received this book for free free as part of an Instagram tour (TLC Book Tours specifically) I did to promote the book. This was a very intriguing historical fiction mystery. The book’s strongest point was that it was very atmospheric. It nailed that grimy Victorian England vibe perfectly. The author......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth of Silver's Reviews on November 06, 2018

What else could be happening behind the scenes at The Octavian except piano playing and entertaining of every sort? Nell played there to earn money for tuition to the Royal Academy even though her policeman brother didn’t know about it and wouldn’t approve. Too many shady characters in that building......more

Goodreads review by Wendy on December 05, 2018

I thoroughly enjoyed "A Dangerous Duet", a Victorian mystery, by Karen Odden. Nineteen year old Nell Hallam has a dream. She wants to study piano at the Royal Academy and will do anything to make her dream come true. In order to be able to pay her tuition she must dress as a man and work as the piano......more

Goodreads review by Amy on September 29, 2019

First off, let me say that I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review. And I am sooo glad I did! It got me thinking - So far, out of all the books that I have won via giveaways, I haven’t disliked any of them. AND even better is the fact that most of the books are......more

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