Critical Praise

“Devotees of television’s “Downton Abbey” will be drawn in by this novel’s historical detail and emotional story line.” 

—Library Journal

“[A] tender, lyrical novel of family and fame.” 

—Sunday Express (UK)

“A delightful, moving, utterly believable family saga.”

—The Times (UK)

“Combines exceptional prose and absorbing story-telling with grace and beauty, and is still a page-turner.” 

—The Record (UK)

“Rarely does a novel capture both my heart and mind, but Natasha Solomon’s new novel gripped me from the first chapter. Written in exquisite and razor-sharp prose, THE SONG OF HARTGROVE HALL explores the bonds of family, the power of music, and the very nature of what it means to leave behind a legacy. I cannot recommend this novel strongly enough. It read like music itself and its beautiful and haunting notes lingered long after I finished the last page.”

—Alyson Richman, internationally bestselling author of THE LOST WIFE and THE GARDEN OF LETTERS

“Packed with beautiful writing and marvelously conceived characters, THE SONG OF HARTGROVE HALL moves effortlessly between the threadbare riches of England’s postwar country-house society and the discordant ambitions of modern life, all bound together by a timeless love story that will break you and heal you. Natasha Solomons is a writer after my own heart.”

—Beatriz Williams, author of A HUNDRED SUMMERS

“Natasha Solomons crafts a symphony of words in this luminous novel of a young musician on the verge of great passion. From the very beginning, I was swept away in the music of the story. Brimming with the intertwined melodies of love, loss and regained joy, THE SONG OF HARTGROVE HALLsoars.”

—Jessica Brockmole, author of LETTERS FROM SKYE

“Natasha Solomons writes like Constable paints and the result is perfect. I absolutely loved this book.” 

—Katie Fforde, bestselling author of LIFE SKILLS