Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The Woman in the Moonlight is a sumptuous, riveting, and totally satisfying read. Curiosity about Julie Guicciardi initially drew me to this book. What a remarkable, fascinating woman, who captured the heart of the brilliant composer. The descriptions of Beethoven’s music are so evocative, the notes lift off the page. The story is populated with wickedly funny characters, jaw dropping, devastating occurances, and multiple, absolutely hilarious situations. The severe societal constraints young women were subject to in nineteenth century Vienna were breathtaking. Julie’s intelligence, grit, and pragmatism propel her through decades of challenges – and throughout, there is always her deep love of this dazzling, magnetic, irascible musician. This sweeping, heartbreaking love story traverses class barriers, countries, and continents, and brings you to a rich understanding of these people, these real people, their passions, sensuality, struggles, and ultimately their deep compassion for each other. I was completely immersed and captivated by this beautifully written story. Glynnis O’Connor