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A Minor Deception
(Joseph Haydn Mystery #1)
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Kapellmeister Joseph Haydn would like nothing better than to show his principal violinist, Bartó Daboczi, the door. But with the Empress Maria Theresa’s visit scheduled in three weeks, Haydn can ill-afford to lose his surly virtuoso.
But when Bartó disappears—along with all the music composed for the imperial visit—the Kapellmeister is forced to don the role of Kapell-dete ...more
But when Bartó disappears—along with all the music composed for the imperial visit—the Kapellmeister is forced to don the role of Kapell-dete ...more
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Paperback, First, 254 pages
Published
November 15th 2016
by Foiled Plots Press
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”A Minor Deception” is a historical fiction mystery of Kapellmeister Joseph Haydn taking place in the 1700’s. Haydn is furiously working on music planned for the upcoming visit of Empress Maria Theresa. Haydn is forced to hire a disagreeable bad tempered first violinist, Barto’ Dabocz, who tries to extort more money from Haydn and doesn’t get it. Barto suddenly disappears under suspicious circumstances , taking a prized violin and all the music. Now Haydn has to become an amateur sleuth with the
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I won a free copy of this book with no promise that I would review it. This review is because I enjoyed the story and want to recommend it to other mystery fans. Tustin begins with a cast of characters and tells the reader which are real and which fictitious - extremely helpful since there are a lot of characters. I particularly liked the way the plot unfolded bit by bit as I saw events from the points of view of different characters, revealing different facets of an intricate story taking place
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Joseph Haydn, Kapellmeister to His Serene Highness Prince Nikolaus Esterházy, is in a bit of a bind as the time draws near for a visit from Empress Maria Theresa: as a good-will gesture to Emperor Joseph, his talented concertmaster Luigi Tomasini, has been sent to Vienna, and Haydn must make do with the overbearing and insufferable Bartó Daboczi (recommended to him by his brother Michael, who is in service to the Archbishop of Salzburg). Haydn is also under pressure to consider Albert, the nephe
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I liked the setting and the use of Haydn as the "detective" of the story. This was a musically and politically rich era but I found the mysteries to be a bit dull and underwhelming. I would have liked more character development, but perhaps this will happen in forthcoming books -- this volume had a large cast of flat characters and even Haydn was difficult to connect to despite being the main character. Overall, a diverting read for musicians; perhaps not so much for general mystery/historical f
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A MINOR DECEPTION by Nupur Tustin
The First Joseph Haydn Mystery
Life isn't easy for the kapellmeister. Not only does Franz Joseph Haydn have to compose special music for the Empress' upcoming visit, he must manage his musicians and deal with an overbearing estates manager as well as his shrewish wife! Add to his burdens the violinist recommended by his brother is proving to be a disaster. While a virtuoso on the violin, he's a rude, arrogant bully in person who seems bent on getting himself fired ...more
The First Joseph Haydn Mystery
Life isn't easy for the kapellmeister. Not only does Franz Joseph Haydn have to compose special music for the Empress' upcoming visit, he must manage his musicians and deal with an overbearing estates manager as well as his shrewish wife! Add to his burdens the violinist recommended by his brother is proving to be a disaster. While a virtuoso on the violin, he's a rude, arrogant bully in person who seems bent on getting himself fired ...more
A Minor Deception is the first book in the Joseph Haydn Mystery Series, by an Author I have not read before. I will now be looking for more by her. This story has wit, a mystery, murder, suspense, drama, twist, and turns. I enjoyed reading this book.I wonder if we will see more of Franz Joseph Haydn and his brother Johann. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wonderfully written, this mystery will keep you reading until the end, giving you no chance to stop.
And the setting! The setting is perfect, research evident in every detail. And, if you are, like me, a history buff, and you love classical music, this book will become one of your favourites.
Add to all that a bunch of vivid, nuanced characters, and Joseph Haydn as the protagonist, and you're for a treat.
A must read. ...more
And the setting! The setting is perfect, research evident in every detail. And, if you are, like me, a history buff, and you love classical music, this book will become one of your favourites.
Add to all that a bunch of vivid, nuanced characters, and Joseph Haydn as the protagonist, and you're for a treat.
A must read. ...more
Joseph Haydn, would like to sack his principal violinist, Bartó Daboczi, because of his behaviour except for the very important concert to be held for the Empress Maria Theresa’s visit. Then Bartó goes missing, with the concert's music. It is up to Hayden, with various helpers, to find him and the music and to determine why.
An enjoyable slowly unfolding mystery and I look forward to reading the next ...more
An enjoyable slowly unfolding mystery and I look forward to reading the next ...more
A Minor Deception is the first book in the "A Joseph Haydn Mystery" series and is a great historical fiction story.
The weaving of fact and fiction is done particularly well in this story. The storyline is well written and interesting and has murder, theft, and Joseph Haydn leaving the investigations
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation. ...more
The weaving of fact and fiction is done particularly well in this story. The storyline is well written and interesting and has murder, theft, and Joseph Haydn leaving the investigations
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation. ...more
Interesting book
I made it through the book, but had a hard time following the story. I will read the next in the series to se if it has a better flow, for I love this subject manner and stories about composers
I made it through the book, but had a hard time following the story. I will read the next in the series to se if it has a better flow, for I love this subject manner and stories about composers
Entertain look as possible history in a small Austrian-Hungarian village at the time of Haydn. Well developed characters, good plot, fun to read.
very original take on historical crime fiction. Especially entertaining for me as I am Viennese and know Eisenstadt and the Neusiedler See region very well.
A delightful mystery about a missing violinist. A fast paced story that had me reading to find out what happens.
This is a lovely book! If you like music and you are a fan of the traditional mystery, it is a perfect fit. In addition to a great story, the book is chock full of musical and historical details about Haydn, his life, music and contemporaries. I highly recommend it.
Advanced Review Copy. A wonderful new voice in mystery writing. A Minor Deception sucked me in from the first chapter. The writing is extremely well-done - tight and beautifully paced, with dialogue that stands out. Characters are richly drawn and believable and the Esterhazy court comes to life in these pages. It has all the elements of a fine mystery - hidden motivations, complicated personal relationships, social struggles, deception and misdirection, and political intrigue. I particularly lo
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"In a multi-note tale of intrigue, composer and Kapellmeister Joseph Haydn and his brother turn detective to tease apart the notes of a complex human score. Murder, lies, reputations, love, even political deception play into this compelling eighteenth-century mystery. Tustin occupies a unique niche in the historical mystery world with her debut novel, one which she clearly masters. Her knowledge of the classical music world is obvious, but her talents as a writer are no less apparent in the puzz
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a very well written book. the characters and world well described, story line well thought out and enough music terminology to make me feel I got educated just reading the book.
this was a very interesting read. mystery is not my immediate go to for books but the music part of it intregued me.
I liked it. the book had a different pacing than what I'm used to and was a good choice for my break from fantasy. ...more
I liked it. the book had a different pacing than what I'm used to and was a good choice for my break from fantasy. ...more
Nupur Tustin's 'A Minor Deception' is a must read. It takes place in the 17th century in the area of Austria and Hungary. The main Character is a mystro (sp) but finds himself in the middle of a plot against the Monarchy. There are so many twists and turns because life must go on even when there are plots and murders going on. The characters are very realistic and humorous at times. It even has the token bitch or two.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes reading of times past with all the ...more
I would recommend this to anyone who likes reading of times past with all the ...more
Author Nupur Tustin casts composer Franz Joseph Haydn in the role of amateur sleuth, and does so with believable realism, creating a situation in which Haydn has no choice but to take on the role. Not only has his principal violinist disappeared, but the missing man has stolen some of Haydn’s unpublished new music. The plot grows more complex, entangled in political unrest and a love affair.
The working life and the social standing of musicians and their place in a royal court is a fascinating pa ...more
The working life and the social standing of musicians and their place in a royal court is a fascinating pa ...more
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