Mozart's Last Aria: A Novel
“Matt Rees cleverly weaves music, crime, and conspiracy into a sumptuous historical whodunit, set against the decadent backdrop of 18th-century Vienna.” (Marie Claire)“Rees nails the details of Mozart’s Vienna with precision, seasoning his story with musical details that will delight fans of classical music. . . . A beautiful book lluminated by the author’s own musical background that moves slowly and deliberately to a fine conclusion.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))“Engaging, well-paced. . . . Combining Dan Brown or Elizabeth Kostova–style historical conspiracy theory with cozy detective novel, Rees’s latest offers a genuinely felt reverence for the power of Mozart’s music and its lasting impact in the world.” (Publishers Weekly)“An excellent choice for mystery fans and historical fiction readers.” (Booklist)“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.” (Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Girl)“A stunning combination of mystery and meticulously researched historical fiction. . . . A sweeping, gorgeously written book.” (Tasha Alexander, author ofDangerous to Know)“Mozart fans and codecrackers will enjoy the clever musical riddle. A very readable historical mystery romp.” (The Times (London))“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’s The Dante Club or Gyles Brandreth’s Oscar Wilde mysteries.” (Library Journal)