The Moonlit Garden
by Corina Bomann, Alison Layland
The Moonlit Garden by Corina Bomann, Alison Layland holds a well received rating of 3.74 out of 5, based on 10.9K reader ratings. First published in 2013.
About The Moonlit Garden
Lilly Kaiser had come to terms with her solitary, uncomplicated life after becoming a young widow. So when a stranger delivers an old violin to her Berlin antiques shop and tells Lilly it belongs to her, she’s completely bewildered. Why should she be the one to inherit such an exquisite instrument?Together with her best friend, Ellen, and handsome musicologist Gabriel Thornton, Lilly sets out to explore the violin’s legacy. From England to Italy to Indonesia, she follows its winding trail. Along the way, she learns of Rose Gallway, a beautiful woman of English and Sumatran descent who lived among Sumatra’s lush gardens more than a hundred years earlier. A celebrated and sought-after musician, Rose once owned Lilly’s violin and regularly played concerts for Sumatra’s colonial elite—until, one day, she simply disappeared.As Lilly unravels the mystery behind Rose’s story—and uncovers other unexpected secrets—she’ll come to see her own life in an entirely new light. And as each shared discovery brings her closer to Gabriel, her heart might finally break its long-held silence.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Corina Bomann, Alison Layland |
| Published | 2013 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.74 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,944 |
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What genre is The Moonlit Garden?
The Moonlit Garden is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Moonlit Garden worth reading?
Based on 10.9K reader ratings, The Moonlit Garden has an average score of 3.74 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
Who wrote The Moonlit Garden?
The Moonlit Garden was written by Corina Bomann, Alison Layland. It was first published in 2013.
How does The Moonlit Garden compare to other mystery & thriller books?
The Moonlit Garden has a rating of 3.74 out of 5, below the overall catalog average of 4.17. Among mystery & thriller titles, it has a more polarized reception based on 10.9K reader ratings.
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