The Novel in the Viola

In the spring of 1938 Elise Landau arrives at Tyneford, the great house on the bay. A bright young thing from Vienna forced to become a parlour-maid, she knows nothing about England, except that she won't like it. As servants polish silver and serve drinks on the lawn, Elise wears her mother's pearls beneath her uniform, and causes outrage by dancing with a boy called Kit. But war is coming and the world is changing. And Elise must change with it.

At Tyneford she learns that you can be more than one person.

And that you can love more than once.

“'Utterly charming and very funny'”

A lush tale of love, loss and triumph. - The Daily Telegraph

This delightfully bittersweet book weaves a deep sense of impending doom with irresistibly romantic moments. - Grazia Magazine

A charming historical novel, one which will envelope the reader...the wild settings, the quaint characters, the grandness of the manor are all brought to life in vivid fashion. The Novel in the Viola will satisfy lovers of the great, classic English love stories. - Manly Daily

For Mr Rosenblum's List:

'The descriptions of England - as friend, adversary and eventually home - are exquisite. A touching, surprising and satisfying read.' - Sadie Jones, author of The Outcast

Solomon s latest novel continues her fascination with Jewish history, but throws in romance, heartache and the pathos of changing times. - Herald Sun

What typifies Solomon s storytelling is her ability to mix light with dark without diminishing the conviction of either mood. It is a moving examination of a young woman in wartime, the one family she loses and the other she creates. - Saturday Age

A beautiful, epic tale of love and loss. This is a sweeping tale of love and war in an enormously romantic era. A fabulous page-turner, you won t want this book to end. - Townsville Bulletin

- Paul Torday, author of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Natasha's first novel, MR ROSENBLUM'S LIST was an international bestseller, shortlisted for the Galaxy National Book Awards, and has been translated into ten languages. She and her husband have written the screenplay for Cowboy Films/Film 4.

In the spring of 1938 Elise Landau arrives at Tyneford, the great house on the bay. A bright young thing from Vienna forced to become a parlour-maid, she knows nothing about England, except that she won't like it. As servants polish silver and serve drinks on the lawn, Elise wears her mother's pearls beneath her uniform, and causes outrage by dancing with a boy called Kit. But war is coming and the world is changing. And Elise must change with it.At Tyneford she learns that you can be more than one person.And that you can love more than once.

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