To the ancient Romans, the healing waters of Bath belonged to the goddess Minerva. Today they belong to the gods of commerce, as tourists teem, shops prosper, and the incense of gourmet food rises to the English skies. Among the throng is Sara Selkirk, a world-class cellist who came undone in a Paris performance. For Sara, taking a break from performing has given her a chance to look at what''s missing from her life- and even at a case of murder....

The killing occurred in the famous Roman Baths, and the victim was the museum''s director. Knowing several people close to the investigation-from a potential suspect to a detective who cajoled her into giving him cello lessons-Sara discovers a talent for making sense of things. But like a Bach fugue, the pattern she grasps is more complex than it seems. And as she moves down a trail strewn with secrets and damaged lives, a chilling story begins to emerge: of greed, envy-and a killer performance that may not be quite finished yet.

Sending as a RABCK to Bookworm-lady. Enjoy!

Sorry, I couldn't journal it yesterday because I copied incorrectly the BCID.
I received it together with "The Core".
Thanks a lot, Lauraloo29! Looking forward to reading it...
Eva

Reserved for the EU VBB Many Genres, Many languages.

Reserved for Kako27, who picked it from the Many Languages Many Genres VBB.
I will send it as soon as I finish reading it. :)

Currently reading it.

What an interesting, witty and enjoyable novel! I should have certainly read it sooner... but better late than never!
I was delighted to find out that this was the first in a series, and that I could enjoy more adventures by Sara Selkirk, the cello player and "amateur sleuth".
Highly enjoyable for us girls is Chaper 15, in which Sue and Cecily try to feel better by indulging in... no, you have to read it, this is just brilliant writing!
I have never been to Bath, but really enjoyed the British feel of it all, shopping at Marks & Spencer's for sandwiches, clothes at Jigsaw... it really brought back fond memories.
And the mystery plot is very, very witty, and keeps you guessing, while all the secondary plots unfold.

A quote I really enjoyed:
"People can't help liking the same things as the people they're in love with. And if they can' t be with them, they try to have the person's atmosphere around them by having the same things."

Thank you very much for introducing this writer to me, Lauraloo29. The book will soon travel to its new destiny, as picked from the EU VBB Many Languages, Many Genres.

Sent today to Kako27, who picked it from the Many Languages Many Genres VBB.
I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did!

Received the book earlier this week, thank you bookworm-lady and have a nice Christmas.