Soliloquy by Janet Fogg – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Soliloquy by Janet Fogg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging historical romance with a time travelling twist, which makes this an unforgettable and original story. The blurb says that it is a tale of heroes, passion, hope and the “consequences of creating extraordinary music amidst the dark nights of war”, and the story does not disappoint! Concert pianist and composer Erin Meyer is swept back in time to Nazi-held France, where she protects the members of the Resistance by ghost-writing music for a very influential German officer. Erin rescues a British pilot, Arick and helps him evade capture, but impossibly she recognises him from her own life and time. Not only is Erin and Arick’s attraction dangerous for them both, but the German officer holding the key to Erin’s return demands more than she is willing to give. She soon finds herself caught up in betrayal and death, performing for her life, as time runs out.

The unique storyline had me hooked from start to finish, and the twists and turns in the plot kept me gripped. I literally could not put this book down, and I felt completely immersed in the story and engaged with the characters. The detailed and descriptive narrative brought both the setting and characters vividly to life. The added historical details made it feel as though I had been transported back in time, and the author has obviously done her research. The characters are so well defined and the chemistry between Erin and Arick really comes across in the story. A definite five star novel, and I am thrilled to have discovered a new author, for me.

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