The Queen of the Night is by Alexander Chee. A sweeping historical fiction novel set during the Second Empire in Paris. Lillet Berne is a legendary falcon soprano in the Paris Opera. She is presented with an opera written for her and discovers when she reads it that it is based on her life; a life which she believes very few people even know about. The story follows her as she attempts to discover who wrote the opera and if they are trying to ruin her, and also flashes back in time to allow her to tell her own story. A bit hefty, but a good read and a great exploration of the period.
Ratings: Adult - 8 out of 10 - P (profanity) - AC (mature thematic content).
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