The Mozart Conspiracy: A Novel
Scott Mariani
Mar 2011 · Simon and Schuster
4.0star
5 reviews
Ebook
466
Pages
About this ebook
An ex-SAS officer uncovers a centuries-old mystery when investigating an author’s death in this “fast, exciting” thriller (Publishers Weekly).
When former operative Ben Hope is enlisted by his first love, the beautiful singer Leigh Llewellyn, to investigate her brother’s death, their search leads to the blood-soaked puzzle dating back to the eighteenth century: the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The famous composer was a noted Freemason. Was he killed by a shadowy splinter group of the organization?
The official report states that Leigh’s brother Oliver died in a tragic accident, but the day he died, he sent Leigh all the files concerning his unfinished book on Mozart. As Ben and Leigh piece together Oliver’s research, they discover evidence pointing to a missing letter written by the composer himself, one indicating that both men’s deaths could have been murder. And after they receive a frightening video showing a ritual sacrifice performed by hooded men, they realize it proves the centuries-old existence of a deadly sect. From Oxford’s dreamy spires to Venice’s labyrinthine canals to Vienna’s majestic palaces, Ben and Leigh must race across Europe to uncover the truth behind . . . the Mozart Conspiracy.
Praise for The Mozart Conspiracy
“Racing along at breakneck speed and promising more in a series, this action read will excite fans of Brown, James Rollins, and Robert Ludlum.” —Booklist
“A rollickingly good way to pass some time in an easy chair.” —USA Today
“An action-packed thriller that introduces a fine, new hero, retired British commando Benedict Hope, a former soldier who’s tormented by regret. . . . Fast-paced and fun, and Hope is a hero you can’t help but root for.” —Mark Alpert, international bestselling author of The Omega Theory
“A breathtaking ride through England and Europe.” —Suspense Magazine
When former operative Ben Hope is enlisted by his first love, the beautiful singer Leigh Llewellyn, to investigate her brother’s death, their search leads to the blood-soaked puzzle dating back to the eighteenth century: the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The famous composer was a noted Freemason. Was he killed by a shadowy splinter group of the organization?
The official report states that Leigh’s brother Oliver died in a tragic accident, but the day he died, he sent Leigh all the files concerning his unfinished book on Mozart. As Ben and Leigh piece together Oliver’s research, they discover evidence pointing to a missing letter written by the composer himself, one indicating that both men’s deaths could have been murder. And after they receive a frightening video showing a ritual sacrifice performed by hooded men, they realize it proves the centuries-old existence of a deadly sect. From Oxford’s dreamy spires to Venice’s labyrinthine canals to Vienna’s majestic palaces, Ben and Leigh must race across Europe to uncover the truth behind . . . the Mozart Conspiracy.
Praise for The Mozart Conspiracy
“Racing along at breakneck speed and promising more in a series, this action read will excite fans of Brown, James Rollins, and Robert Ludlum.” —Booklist
“A rollickingly good way to pass some time in an easy chair.” —USA Today
“An action-packed thriller that introduces a fine, new hero, retired British commando Benedict Hope, a former soldier who’s tormented by regret. . . . Fast-paced and fun, and Hope is a hero you can’t help but root for.” —Mark Alpert, international bestselling author of The Omega Theory
“A breathtaking ride through England and Europe.” —Suspense Magazine
Ratings and reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Bernardo Navarro
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January 3, 2014
Tremendously entertaining and exuberant. Moreover, a page turner, fun and intriguing.
About the author
Scott Mariani grew up in St. Andrews, Scotland. He studied Modern Languages at Oxford and went on to work as a translator, a professional musician, a pistol shooting instructor, and a freelance journalist before becoming a full-time writer. After spending several years in Italy and France, Scott discovered his secluded writer’s haven in the wilds of west Wales, an 1830s country house complete with rambling woodland and a secret passage. When he isn’t writing, Scott enjoys jazz, movies, classic motorcycles, and astronomy.
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