The Orphan's Song

New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2019. AO0 - A first edition (complete numberline) hardcover book SIGNED by Lauren Kate on the title page in as new condition in as new dust jacket that is mylar protected. From the #1 New York Times-bestselling author, a story of music and mystery, of love and betrayal, of families broken and remade. A song bought them together. A secret will tear them apart. Vibrant with the glamour and beauty of Venice at its zenith, The Orphan's Song takes us on a breathtaking journey of passion, heartbreak, and betrayal before it crescendos to an unforgettable ending, a celebration of the enduring nature and transformative power of love. 9.5"x6.5", 326 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Venice, 1736. When fate brings Violetta and Mino together on the roof of the Hospital of the Incurables, they form a connection that will change their lives forever. Both are orphans at the Incurables, dreaming of escape. But when the resident Maestro notices Violetta's voice, she is selected for the Incurables' world famous coro, and must sign an oath never to sing beyond its church doors. After a declaration of love ends in heartbreak, Mino flees the Incurables in search of his family. Known as the "city of masks," Venice is full of secrets, and Mino is certain one will lead to his long-lost mother. Without him, the walls close in on Violetta and she begins a dangerous and forbidden nightlife, hoping her voice can secure her freedom. But neither finds what they are looking for, until a haunting memory Violetta has suppressed since childhood leads them to a shocking confrontation.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.