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Heather Walrath’s debut historical novel, THE DIVA’S DAUGHTER, is available to order in paperback and e-book via the links below.

“A beautifully written, haunting novel that stays with you long after you’ve finished. The book addresses the important question of whether art and politics should always be separate, or if there comes a point when artists must take a stand.” – The Historical Novel Society

“A powerful and deeply moving novel, driven by the author’s clear passion for history and her deep knowledge of the world of opera. What stayed with me most was the emotional weight of the story — particularly the legacy of the protagonist’s mother, whose tragic fate exposes the brutal consequences of love, prejudice and silence in that era.” – Author Laura Lo Sapio

“Be transported to 1930s Munich in a politically fraught time with echoes of current societal trends. It’s an absorbing, atmospheric novel.” – Author Charlotte Rains Dixon

“The moral dilemmas over art, politics and sanctity of one’s voice feel deeply real and gripping. It’s a powerful, evocative tale of legacy, courage and the cost of remaining true to one’s art and self.” – Reader Review

“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

“Amidst the backdrop of escalating civil unrest, The Diva’s Daughter is a captivating love story and a truly memorable read.” – Reader Review

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?

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