In her first work of historical fiction, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu spins a lush, lyrically-told story of music, magic, and the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister. He has the power to make her wish come true-but his help may cost her everything. It’s a unique story that offers a new look at the Mozarts through a lens of dreamy magic. Nannerl Mozart is a compelling and earnest character, filled with conflicting emotions and undervalued talent. His brilliance begins to eclipse her own, until one day a mysterious stranger from a magical land appears with an irresistible offer. The Kingdom of Back is a beautiful and ethereal novel about a woman, lost to history but reclaiming her own story and sense of worth. She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age-her tyrannical father has made that much clear.Īnd as Nannerl's hope grows dimmer with each passing year, the talents of her beloved younger brother, Wolfgang, only seem to shine brighter. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her. But even as she delights audiences with her masterful playing, she has little hope she'll ever become the acclaimed composer she longs to be. But only one Mozart.īorn with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish-to be remembered forever.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu comes a historical YA fantasy about a musical prodigy and the dangerous lengths she'll go to make history remember her-perfect for fans of Susanna Clarke and The Hazel Wood. In The Kingdom of Back, Marie Lu entwines well-researched fiction with fantasy, conjuring a captivating tale of young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and 'the other Mozart.' Historical details come alive in this fantasy-infused account of the extremely close relationship between the musical genius and his lesser-known sister, Maria Anna.

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