Another gorgeous read from Eva Ibbotson which is so much more than a romance novel, it's also history, nature and a great, loving description of opera. Tessa is intelligent and searching for freedom away from the rigidity and relative poverty of her royal heritage. Yes, there are the usual misunderstandings between the lovers but there's also so much wit and charm and a host of wonderful characters together with a magnificent setting in Vienna. Read it and I guarantee you'll be swept away.