Singing Lessons for the Stylish Canary
- Author Laura Stanfill
- Narrator Graham Halstead
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 29 March 2022
- Run Time 10 hours and 12 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Historical fantasy, Magical realism.
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What to expect
Georges Blanchard is revered in the small French town of Mireville both as a master serinette maker and for a miraculous incident in his childhood that earned him the title “The Sun-Bringer.”
As his firstborn son, Henri Blanchard is expected to follow in his footsteps, but Henri would rather learn to make lace than music boxes.
When Henri discovers a stash of American letters in his father’s drawer, he learns he’s not the firstborn son of Georges Blanchard at all: Henri has an older half-brother born to one of Georges’s American customers.
When he crosses the ocean to encounter his half-brother at last, Henri discovers that there’s an entire world beyond Mireville—and there may be a perfect place for him yet.
Critics Review
“Stanfill’s charming, lite-fantasy debut…[has] vivid characters, carefully detailed scene setting, and delicately gilded writing to create a cozy and enjoyable environment.”
“Graham Halstead…delivers the galloping historical novel, predominantly set in France, with just the right pace and intonation…Music runs through the text, as well…A fine and fun listen.”
“Every turn of this intricate music box produces heartache and wonder.”
“This is the kind of book that makes you happy to be alive.”
“Thoroughly entertaining from start to finish…an utter delight.”
“[A] family story of strong-hearted women, misguided fathers, and rebellious youth that leaps joyfully through generations.”
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