A Song Unheard

  • Author: Roseanna M. White
  • Publisher: Bethany House
  • Print Length: 418 pages
  • Release Date: January 2, 2018
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  • GenreChristian
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Book Summary

Willa Forsythe is both a violin prodigy and top-notch thief, which makes her the perfect choice for a crucial task at the outset of World War I–to steal a cypher from a famous violinist currently in Wales. Lukas De Wilde has enjoyed the life of fame he’s won–until now, when being recognized nearly gets him killed. Everyone wants the key to his father’s work as a cryptologist. And Lukas fears that his mother and sister, who have vanished in the wake of the German invasion of Belgium, will pay the price. The only light he finds is meeting the intriguing Willa Forsythe. But danger presses in from every side, and Willa knows what Lukas doesn’t–that she must betray him and find that cypher, or her own family will pay the price as surely as his has.

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Guest Post from Roseanna White

I started playing the piano when I was 7. I didn’t discover any long-dormant genius or anything, but I liked it. When my sister quit, I kept playing. In middle school, I switched teachers, and moving from the lady at my church that I knew so well to someone who was just my piano teacher made a difference in how I applied myself. It deepened my love of music.

We all know how some random moments stand out forever in our memory. One such for me happened on the school bus. I was sitting with my best friend, talking about the new piano piece I was learning. “Via Delorosa” means Road of Sorrow, and it’s a song that tells musically about Jesus’ journey to Golgotha—ending with the faint chime of the nails being driven into his palms. As my beloved Mrs. Peto went through this song with me the night before, I remember her circling a D♯ that I’d missed and saying how important that note was. That it made the whole line weep.

That it would make the hearers weep. An epiphany so huge I had to share it with my friend. A well placed sharp could make music weep! Who knew?

That was but one lesson Mrs. Peto taught me in how music could evoke things words never could. A woman of strong faith, she also taught me how a song could preach the Gospel. Music can be medicine. It can be hope. It can be tears. It can be truth. Music can be Jesus to a hurting heart that turns its back on words.

This is a lesson I never forgot, and I had it always in mind as I was writing A Song Unheard. In this story, both my hero and heroine are musicians—violinists. But Willa (who is SO STUBBORN) wouldn’t listen to words of faith from any of the people in her life “suddenly spouting such nonsense.”

But then, in her darkest hour, she hears a slip of melody. And she realizes it’s the Lord.

I pray as readers move through the story of Willa Forsythe—violin prodigy and top-notch thief—that their spirits’ ears hear more than words, more than just a story. I pray they hear the Lord whispering that ultimate song. The one that says, “I love you.”

Want to hear the song Willa eventually wrote in the book? You can! The violin music in this trailer is officially dubbed “Willa’s Song” and written specifically for this book. I hope you enjoy it! http://bit.ly/ASongUnheardTrailer

<h2><span class="wrap"><span class="inner">About The Author</span></span></h2>

Roseanna M. White grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, the beauty of which inspired her to begin writing as soon as she learned to pair subjects with verbs. She spent her middle and high school days penning novels in class, and her love of books took her to a school renowned for them.

After graduating from St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland, she and her husband moved back to the same mountains they equate with home.

Roseanna is the author of two biblical novels, A Stray Drop of Blood and Jewel of Persia, the historical romance, Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland, and the historical, romantic suspense Culper Ring Series (Ring of Secrets, Whispers from the Shadows, and Circle of Spies). She is also the senior reviewer at the Christian Review of Books, which she and her husband founded, the senior editor at WhiteFire Publishing, and a member of ACFW, HisWriters, and Colonial Christian Fiction Writers.

Roseanna M. White pens her novels beneath her Betsy Ross flag, with her Jane Austen action figure watching over her. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two children, editing and designing, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna has a slew of historical novels available, ranging from biblical fiction to American-set romances to her new British series. She lives with her family in West Virginia. Learn more at RoseannaMWhite.com

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Book Review by Bree Herron

When I think of a beautiful story from now on I will be thinking of this book. I am honestly captivated by Willa and Lukas’s stories that entwined within each other to bring the reader into the thick of a mystery and budding romance.This tale is woven with grace, faith and suspense, set upon the mid 1900’s it is a must read for 2018.

Characters

I always feel that Mrs. White creates strong and beautifully minded female characters. Willa is beyond my favorite thus far. She has this softened personality with her musical ability.  I picture her to have this glorious smile that holds the light of day for many that love her. Willa is also able to love, which she can show is a bit hard in the beginning. I think that Willa play’s her own story out like a sheet of music. Lukas, first of all what a neat background. Truthfully, I was drooling about him. I love that suspense wove around him.  He has a strong feeling for his family, which I think drew Willa, even if it wasn’t said. I like to think she sensed his loyalty.

Enjoyable Moments

Music and Willa were the points that just made me melt. I felt as though I was hearing the music, feeling it in my veins. Maybe, I listened to her song a few times.. I also loved the banter that Willa and Lukas had even in the end.

Synoptic

Well, I am now in a book depression. I think I will read this book again, just to get the sensation of the love, music and mystery that went through me while reading it the first time. You may say, “will that even work?” My answer is, of course! This is one of those books that will become a timeless romance story. That those of faith and not will find themselves lovingly reading time after time. It tells a story that is as old as music and time, that of love and that love can move darkness into light.

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**DISCLAIMER: I was provided an opportunity to read this book as an Advanced Reader Copy in return for a fair and honest review.

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<h2><span class="inner">Giveaway</span></h2>

To celebrate her tour, Roseanna is giving away a Grand Prize Package of a signed copy of the book as well as a lovely album of soothing songs based on the Scriptures called Hidden in My Heart (winner’s choice of CD or digital download)!! Enter here and comment for extra entries!

 

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2 Comments

  1. Patty

    I’ve read several of Roseanna’s books, but not this series just yet. Would love to win a copy.

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  2. Kay Garrett

    Thank you for your fabulous review on ” A Song Unheard” and being part of the book tour!

    Reply

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