The Short Version: A young orphan from America makes her way to Paris and then to the world stage as an acclaimed soprano – passing through the roles of carny, maid, courtesan, spy, and more on her way. But when she reads a novel that seems to lay bare the secrets of her life, she wonders who from her past might be planning her downfall… The Review: Opera and literature aren’t too far apart, really. Both provide opportunities for life to […]

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