The Metropolitan Opera Murders

Name: The Metropolitan Opera Murders
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By Helen Traubel

Series: Library of Congress Crime Classics

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The Metropolitan Opera Murders, by Helen Traubel, follows the story of a thrilling murder mystery set against the backdrop of the opulent and ambitious world of opera. As the Metropolitan Opera House becomes the scene of a murder investigation, the drama on stage is mirrored by secrets and intrigue among the performers. The narrative intricately blends the allure of music with the tension of a criminal investigation, providing a captivating read for fans of both mystery and the performing arts.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a love for mystery novels mixed with the glamour and drama of the opera world. Set against the backdrop of a famed opera house, it intricately weaves suspense with the fascinating backstage antics and rivalries, keeping you on the edge of your seat as secrets unravel. Perfect for readers interested in a unique blend of arts and intrigue.

The Metropolitan Opera Murders

"This edition ... is based on the first edition in the Library of Congress's collection, originally published in 1951 by Simon and Schuster"--Copyright page.

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An opera house is a strange place... It's like working in a tinder box.

When the prompter falls dead during the second act of Richard Wagner's Die Walküre during a matinee performance at the Metropolitan Opera, as one can imagine, it causes quite a stir, especially when it is discovered that the deceased, a one-time world-famous Heldentenor, has been poisoned.

The detective assigned to the case, Lt. Quentin, finds himself immersed in the backstage drama of professional opera. His task is made more difficult when he decides that it had really been the star soprano who had been the intended victim, and not the prompter.

Will he be able to solve the case before there is another Metropolitan Opera Murder?

Series: Library of Congress Crime Classics

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The Metropolitan Opera Murders provides an engaging mystery enriched by expert insights into the world of opera. It features a compelling plot enhanced by informative footnotes about opera and singers, offering intrigue and educational value. This book is particularly appealing to opera enthusiasts missing live performances, inviting them into the opulent world of the Met.

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ISBN: 9781464215902

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 225g

Pages: 208

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Fiction General Fiction Helen Traubel Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Library of Congress Crime Classics

About the Author

HELEN FRANCESCA TRAUBEL (June 16, 1899-July 28, 1972) was an American born soprano best known for singing Wagnerian roles such as Isolde and Br nnehilde. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she sang at the Metropolitan Opera in New York from 1937 to 1953. After her career in opera she also performed in musicals and films. She wrote two mysteries- The Ptomaine Canary, a novella that appeared in serial form, and The Metropolitan Opera Murders.