Review: Very enjoyable
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 12, 2014
"The Luthier's Apprentice" by Mayra Calvani is a cleverly told mystery novel, set in parts in present day and in parts in 18th century Europe.Emma, a 16 year old girl comes from a family of musicians, her grandfather has a music shop. A determined person, she decides to investigate the disppearance of her violin teacher herself and stumbles upon a dark secret from the past.The book combines young adult fiction and paranormal fantasy in just the right blend. Secrets, evil forces and historical colouring come together nicely. The period of Paganini in particularly and the world of musicians then and now provide a beautiful canvas for the investigation taking place.Using alternative narratives we see the events of the past unfolding at the same time as their effects are being felt in the present, making for some gripping and compelling reading.This is very enjoyable.