Tenth Muse Reviews
The Tenth Muse: How Maria Antonia Advanced the Pastoral Opera took the world by storm in August 2023, debuting at #1 and remaining in that position for a month in all formats. Along the way, it garnered rave reviews, some of which are excerpted below.
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"Dr. James’s treatise, contrary to much academic scholarship, is delightfully readable. Beginning with a personal history of how this multifaceted author came to write about Maria Antonia, continuing through biographical and musical analyses and her place in the context of her times, and ending with informative appendices, the book is a must for lovers of early opera. A perfect tribute to an unjustly forgotten composer."
Mark Burstein
Writer & Editor
"A strong thread of music and politics woven through time told from a point of view rarely shared. Fascinating and a good read. Both educational and satisfying, it is the perfect gift for a follower of the art of opera or history."
David Anderson
Managing Partner, Aria Ready, LLC
"A brilliantly written, well researched documentary-about a fascinating 18th Century Woman-largely unknown in our present time. If you love historical books, then this is a must read! The Tenth Muse takes you on a journey, that is captivating, enlightening and inspirational--all at the same time!"
Pamela Svec
Realtor
