The Mute Singer: A Novel (1866)

By Anna Cora Mowatt

Book Overview

The Mute Singer is a historical novel written by Anna Cora Ritchie Mowatt and published in 1866. The story is set in the early 18th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Pauline. Pauline is a talented singer who is forced into a life of silence after a traumatic event. She is taken in by a wealthy family and becomes a governess to their children. Despite her inability to speak, Pauline's musical talent brings her into the spotlight and she becomes a celebrated singer in the opera world. Along the way, she faces challenges and struggles to keep her true identity a secret. The novel explores themes of identity, love, and the power of music. It is a captivating and emotional story that will keep readers engaged until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163910775
• ISBN13: 9781163910771
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"