Mozart's Last Aria: A Novel
&#8220;Matt Rees cleverly weaves music, crime, and conspiracy into a sumptuous historical whodunit, set against the decadent backdrop of 18th-century Vienna.&#8221; (Marie Claire)&#8220;Rees nails the details of Mozart&#8217;s Vienna with precision, seasoning his story with musical details that will delight fans of classical music. . . . A beautiful book lluminated by the author&#8217;s own musical background that moves slowly and deliberately to a fine conclusion.&#8221; (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))&#8220;Engaging, well-paced. . . . Combining Dan Brown or Elizabeth Kostova&#150;style historical conspiracy theory with cozy detective novel, Rees&#8217;s latest offers a genuinely felt reverence for the power of Mozart&#8217;s music and its lasting impact in the world.&#8221; (Publishers Weekly)&#8220;An excellent choice for mystery fans and historical fiction readers.&#8221; (Booklist)&#8220;Mozart, music, and murder seamlessly blend together in this fascinating historical mystery. A perfect read to go with a crackling fire and a pot of hot chocolate.&#8221; (Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Girl)&#8220;A stunning combination of mystery and meticulously researched historical fiction. . . . A sweeping, gorgeously written book.&#8221; (Tasha Alexander, author ofDangerous to Know)&#8220;Mozart fans and codecrackers will enjoy the clever musical riddle. A very readable historical mystery romp.&#8221; (The Times (London))&#8220;This absorbing Viennese soap opera is a solid choice for readers who like fiction about historical figures caught up in suspenseful intrigues such as Matthew Pearl&#8217;s The Dante Club or Gyles Brandreth&#8217;s Oscar Wilde mysteries.&#8221; (Library Journal)