Magic Flutes by Eva Ibbotson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Magic Flutes by Eva Ibbotson, Harriet Evans A beautiful, classic story of romance, intrigue and opera, by the award-winning Eva Ibbotson, with new introduction from Harriet Evans. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sweeping across countries, class and music, Eva Ibbotons classic historical romance, Magic Flutes, is a richly imagined tale of intrigue and identity, with a new introduction from Harriet Evans.In the spring of 1922, young Austrian Princess Theresa-Maria - known to her ancient aunts as Putzerl - abandons her crumbling castle and her royal duties. Disguising herself simply as Tessa, she enrolls as under wardrobe mistress of the International Opera Company and soon loses herself in the intoxicating world of the Viennese opera.But when Guy Farne, an Englishman looking to impress his new fiance, arrives in Austria and employs the Company to perform at his newly purchased Austrian estate, he finds himself fascinated by the under wardrobe mistress, and Tessa finds it increasingly difficult to keep her two lives separate . . .I have binged on Eva Ibbotson . . . her elegantly written, witty and well-observed fables Nigella Lawson, The TimesRediscover Eva Ibbotson, award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, in her sweeping historical romances, including The Morning Gift, A Song For Summer, The Secret Countess (originally published as A Countess Below Stairs), Madensky Square and A Company of Swans. Magic Flutes was originally published as The Reluctant Heiress. Author Biography Eva Ibbotson was born in Vienna in 1925 and moved to England with her father when the Nazis came to power. She wrote more than twenty books for children and young adults, many of which garnered nominations for major awards for childrens literature in the UK, including the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize and the Whitbread Prize. Imaginative and humorous, Evas books often convey her love of nature, in particular the Austrian countryside, which is evident in works such as The Star of Kazan and A Song for Summer.Eva passed away at her home in Newcastle on 20 October 2010. Her final book, One Boy and His Dog, was published in May 2011. Review Discovering Eva Ibbotsons books is one of the nicest things thats ever happened to me. The most beautiful, delicious, wry read -- Marian KeyesThis year (thanks to a recommendation by Ella Risbridger on Instagram, of all places) I have binged on Eva Ibbotson, not her childrens books, but her elegantly written, witty and well-observed if (after a few) formulaic fables of emigrées with beautiful burnished hair fallen on hard times. I read one after another, and rather feel your Christmas might be brightened by doing the same. So may I suggest A Song for Summer, followed by The Morning Gift, then The Secret Countess, A Company of Swans, Magic Flutes, Journey to the River Sea, and The Star of Kazan. -- Nigella Lawson * The Sunday Times *Her books are utterly delightful * Daily Mail * Promotional A beautiful, classic story of romance, intrigue and opera, by the award-winning Eva Ibbotson, with new introduction from Harriet Evans. Prizes Winner of RoNA Romantic Novel of the Year Award 1983 (UK) Review Quote (previous edition) This year (thanks to a recommendation by Ella Risbridger on Instagram, of all places) I have binged on Eva Ibbotson, not her childrens books, but her elegantly written, witty and well-observed if (after a few) formulaic fables of emigr Review Quote This year (thanks to a recommendation by Ella Risbridger on Instagram, of all places) I have binged on Eva Ibbotson, not her childrens books, but her elegantly written, witty and well-observed if (after a few) formulaic fables of emigr Promotional "Headline" A beautiful, classic story of romance, intrigue and opera, by the award-winning Eva Ibbotson, with new introduction from Harriet Evans. Details ISBN1529015421 Author Harriet Evans Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2020 ISBN-10 1529015421 ISBN-13 9781529015423 Pages 384 Format Paperback Imprint Macmillan Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Language English Publication Date 2020-08-06 UK Release Date 2020-08-06 Audience Age 12 Series Azizas Secret Fairy Door Audience Teenage / Young adult AU Release Date 2020-09-29 NZ Release Date 2020-09-29 Replaced by 9781035047130 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129124198;

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