Historical Fiction Spotlight: The Diva's Daughter, by Heather Walrath

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Munich & Vienna, 1932: Aspiring opera singer Angelika Eder thought she had it all — a cultured life in Vienna, along with the guidance of her glamorous mother, a world-famous soprano. 

But when tragedy strikes and her mother dies amidst a swirling family scandal, eighteen-year-old Angelika finds herself uprooted to Munich, where civil unrest is rife and leaders of the increasingly powerful Nazi Party seek to use her voice as propaganda.

When a figure from her mother’s past offers Angelika the chance to study and sing at an elite Viennese university, she decides to fight for her dream while evading the vile Nazis she despises. 

But the Nazis aren’t relenting in their demand that Angelika support their party and sing for Hitler himself. Can Angelika find her voice and stand against evil, even if it means risking not only her dreams of fame, but also the safety of herself and everyone she loves?

A book about trust, love, fear, friendship and family. Well researched. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” – Reader Review

🎼 “I enjoyed the way music was used…almost like another character.” – Reader Review

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About the author

Heather Walrath is an author crafting new stories while celebrating the release of her debut historical novel, The Diva’s Daughter. Whether they are standing against evil in fractious 1930s Europe or solving a sticky bootlegging mystery in Prohibition-era America, Heather’s relatable heroines make the past accessible and engaging for modern readers. She has a master’s degree in publishing from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California State University, Northridge. Find out more at https://heatherwalrath.com/ and follow heather on Twitter @HeatherWalrath and Bluesky @heatherwalrath.bsky.social