Peace of Music

By: Denise Kahn

Narrated by: Denise Kahn

Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

A once lost magnificent antique vase from China's 13th Century Song Dynasty reappears from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea where it comes to dwell on a piano in a doctor's home. It becomes the impetus in steering the lives of this doctor and his descendants through their heartbreaks, romances, and ultimately successes.

An assassination, a sabotage on a Greek island, and amazing musical performances are but some of the events that strike their lives. Spanning from 13th Century China to the present, the story takes place on four continents, with talented individuals of different nationalities and backgrounds, always interrelated by music.

©2013 Denise Kahn (P)2017 Denise Kahn

Peace of music

Peace of Music is the story centers around a priceless Chinese vase from the Song Dynasty. As the vase takes its place among the lives of the people around it, the vase sings its own song, one of destiny. Enjoyable to listen to.

great bopk

I enjoyed listening to this book. Great story of love and life. I cannot wait to listen to the next one.

Richly detailed historical novel.

This is a richly detailed story, full of interesting characters and imaginative adventures. The historical aspect alone makes this a worthwhile read, but it is also full of love, romance, and the beauty of music in the midst of the chaotic world around us.

As a history lover and a music lover, I found this a very rewarding read. At times, I felt as though I were there sharing in the experiences of the characters.

I listened to the audio version, which is narrated by the author. She did a really good job with the narration, but I think I might have enjoyed the story a bit more, had I been reading it rather than listening.

Definitely a recommended read, especially if you like historical novels.

Love This Story Line

I loved the way Denise has all of the character voices and adds music in between the chapters, for that little bit of something extra

Wonderful Listen!

A magical vase from the 13th century Song Dynasty is the catalyst for musical prowess through generations of a family. The vase "sings" with each new owner. This book was a very ambitious undertaking that spanned centuries of history, cultures and locations. I consider myself fortunate that I was able to reap the benefits of the author's efforts. I enjoyed the interconnected tales of love, romance, history and destiny. The rich historical and cultural details, along with music as the central theme, are both something that I've come to expect from the author and I was richly rewarded with this endeavor. Music truly is the universal language.

Normally, I cringe and think "Noooo!" when I see that an audiobook is being narrated by the author. Ms. Kahn is a rare exception. Not only is her writing beautiful but I have found her to be a very capable narrator as well. Peace of Music was a great listening experience and I would recommend it.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This review is my honest opinion.

Music

Peace of Music is a beautifully written book. The story centers around a priceless Chinese vase from the Song Dynasty. As the vase takes its place among the lives of the people around it, the vase sings its own song.

What a great musical listen

Wow the author has a great understanding of music and history. The author must has spent many a day researching history and letting the mind free The musical vase , which the owner formed in China is fantastic. The owner kept on hearing music. Years later. The vase kept on traveling around the world and who ever owes the vase was blessed with the music it brought out

First time I listened to this author who narrated the story and it wS good

Music throught the ages

This is an unusual book and not the type that I would normally enjoy. However, the story is well written and the narration by the author is great!

The book begins in 13th century China when a blind potter makes a beautiful vase as a dowry for his daughter. While making the vase, he is lead by the music of Kwan Yin. The book follows the vase through its travels around the globe. This vase seems to bring out the musical abilities of its owners, including a concert pianist, an opera singer and various other characters.

The book touches on points of history, including WWI and WWII. The resilience of Greece and the Greek resistance are prominent in the book.

The main line of the story is Music and the narration is beautifully accompanied by Music especially selected for the book. This added a lot to the reading of the book.

The author/narrator did an excellent job with the various accents of the characters, which enhanced the book a lot.

Good book but not my cup of tea

This was a good book but not to my personal taste.
It is the story a a somewhat magical vase that brings good fortune to whoever owns it throughout the ages.

I believe the author read it OK but it was a little monotone.

This was a promotional copy and this is my personal review

Good change from my usual listens.

I received this audiobook for free from the author/ narrator / publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.

I typically listen to sci-fi and mystery books. And thus this book was a welcome change of pace. I didn't quite like it, probably because this is my first book of this genre. Probably if I listen to a few other books of similar kind, I might learn to appreciate this one too.

While listening to this one, it felt like I was listening to a period drama. And not the interesting kind; but artsy kind. The characters were a little unbelievable, more like seen through rose tinted glasses and conjured via wishful thinking. Some of the plot setups were unfathomable too.

The story's scope itself is grand. It spans quite some time and incorporates different cultures in the story. I liked those bits.