A Very Different Drummer: The Mother of Mozart

Anna Maria Pertl expects a modest life in Salzburg - marriage to a court musician, a household to manage, children to raise. But destiny has a different rhythm.

Of seven children born to Anna Maria, only two survive: the talented Nannerl and the youngest, Wolfgang. At just three years old, Wolfgang reveals a gift that will rewrite history, and Anna Maria is swept from provincial Austria into the glittering, relentless courts of 18th-century Europe.

As her son's childhood becomes a public spectacle and her family transforms into a traveling enterprise, Anna Maria must navigate the treacherous waters of ambition, politics, and pride. When the world begins to whisper the name Mozart, she finds herself at a heartbreaking crossroads: compelled to leave one child behind to follow the uncertainty of another's genius.

A Very Different Drummer is a sweeping work of historical biographical fiction that explores the woman behind the legend. It is a poignant story of motherhood, the heavy price of sacrifice, and the making of the world's greatest musical prodigy.

Why Readers Love This Historical Novel:

A New Perspective on Mozart: Move beyond the composer and meet the mother who anchored his world.

Rich 18th-Century Detail: From the cramped travel coaches to the opulent palaces of Vienna and Paris, experience the Enlightenment era in vivid detail.

The Untold Story of Motherhood: A deeply emotional look at the sacrifices made by women in the shadows of "great men."

Perfect for Fans of: Mozart's Sister, The Other Mozart, and historical epics about the triumphs and tragedies of the classical music world.

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