The Brahms Deception
Louise MarleyPublishers Weekly:
Marley plays what-if with the relationship between Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Musicologists transfer back in time. Frederica Bannister undergoes the transfer--and does not return. Scientists call Kristian North to go after Frederica. The writing is competent and well paced, and Kristian is a sympathetic, heroic figure.
RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 Stars:Combines time travel, romance, historical figures, and a thrilling plot to captivate readers from beginning to end. Marley's knack for combining historical intrigue and romance will keep readers with a love for books like Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife andA.S. Byatt's Possession on the edge of their seats.
Tor.com:
Marley . . . chooses real composers . . . of music that is woven deeply into the tapestry of Western culture. The fictional romance between Schumann and Brahms is stitched into a gap within their well-documented personal histories. It is a classic alternate-history technique, well-conceived and carefully executed.--Alyx Dellamonica
Historical Novels Review, Editor's Choice:The characters, setting and plot convince the reader of the veracity of the story. Unexpected plots and subplots and memorable characters keep the reader hooked from the opening sentence. The Brahms Deception is one of the best books I have read in a long time, and I recommend it highly.--Monica E. Spence