Furcht macht den Wolf größer, als er ist...
My story? I am a murderer. A murderer and a Maestro a magician and a mastermind. There is nothing in this world I have not mastered, nothing unattainable beyond my grasp. I am a wealthy, powerful genius with the voice of an angel and the soul of a madman...
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Praise for MADRIGAL: A Novel of Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera
"Ms. Linforth has written a love story sure to please Phantom fans old and new alike! ~Amanda Ashley, NYT Best-selling author
Madrigal, by Jennifer Linforth, captures the mystery and sensual essence of Gaston Leroux’s classic, The Phantom of the Opera. We live again in the world of Erik, the masked phantom, and marvel at his complex character—disfigured but irresistible, evil yet loving. We walk in Christine’s footsteps through the streets of glorious Paris. What a treat to revisit these characters and take up the tale where Leroux left off! ~Kathryn M. Johnson, author of over 40 novels
Reading Madrigal by Jennifer Linforth has been a wonderful experience. As a Phantom of the Opera lover, I’ve been able to read all the books based on this story and Ms. Linforth's work including plot, characters, and style makes this novel a gorgeous and unique creation. Her main story is really original and thrilling from the very beginning to the last page. The action never looses its passion and suspense, guiding the reader through an intense journey. She never forgets Erik belongs to Leroux and his personality and even his dialogues are impregnated with his original essence—a real treasure for Phantom readers. Ms. Linforth's love for the Phantom legend can be felt in every page, in every word which makes her novel a wonderful experience and a delight to the senses. ~Sandra Andrés Belenguer, creator of ladyghost.com
The classic novel aside, this book is a wonderful historical tale of life, love, and choices. However, the most impressive aspect that stands out to me is the writing. Ms. Linforth’s prose is phenomenally beautiful and hauntingly breathtaking.~Read the complete review here: ~ Coffee Time Romance: MADRIGAL
Madrigal: A Novel of Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera by Jennifer Linforth is magical, breathtaking, and went well beyond my expectations. I have to admit, I do not know Leroux’s novel, or much about the Phantom beyond his disfigurement and his love for Christine, but Ms. Linforth made me realize that I have truly missed a great story! A perfect read for anyone that would like to know what could have been. ~ 5 Hearts: Book Reviews by Crystal
ABENDLIED: Book two of The Madrigals October 2009
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Though your eyes may never see this,
should they chance upon this page--
every caress, every whisper,
every move made by the stroke of my quill
is because your first kiss,
in the wake of death,
gave me my words--and my freedom.
...I believe in you, Sweets.