The Butterfly and the Violin

Kristy Cambron

Jun 2015 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Carrington MacDuffie

About this audiobook

Manhattan art dealer Sera James watched her world crumble at the altar two years ago, and her heart is still fragile. Her desire for distraction reignites a passion for a mysterious portrait she first saw as a young girl-a painting of a young violinist with piercing blue eyes. In her search for the painting, Sera crosses paths with William Hanover-the grandson of a wealthy California real estate mogul-who may be the key to uncovering the hidden masterpiece. Together Sera and William slowly unravel the story behind the painting's subject: Austrian violinist Adele Von Bron. A darling of the Austrian aristocracy of 1942, talented violinist, and daughter to a high-ranking member of the Third Reich, Adele risks everything when she begins smuggling Jews out of Vienna. In a heartbeat, her life of prosperity and privilege dissolves into a world of starvation and barbed wire. As Sera untangles the secrets behind the painting, she finds beauty in the most unlikely of places: the grim camps of Auschwitz and the inner recesses of her own troubled heart.

About the author

Kristy Cambron has a background in art and design, but she fancies life as a vintage-inspired storyteller. Her debut novel was nominated for several awards, including the 2015 INSPY Award for Best Debut Novel. Kristy lives in Indiana with her family.

Carrington MacDuffie has narrated over two hundred audiobooks and has received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, as well as been a frequent finalist for the Audie Award.