In this episode, I’m thrilled to schmooze with Sarah Landenwich, author of the gripping new novel 'The Fire Concerto'. This literary page-turner follows a brilliant female musician lost to history and another woman’s quest to ensure her legacy endures. Packed with tension, surprises, and vivid portrayals of the brutal realities faced by exceptionally talented women in the 19th century, the book is a tribute to forgotten female musicians, artists, and intellectuals—many of whom Sarah, a classically trained pianist, named her characters after. Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, where she lives with her husband and daughter, Sarah brings her love of Romantic-period music to this mesmerizing debut. Lauren Belfeer, New York Times bestselling author of And After the Fire and Ashton Hall, calls it “a mesmerizing story of passion, suspense, and heartbreak” that lingers long after the final page. So, grab a seat, and let’s explore the music, history, and heart behind The Fire Concerto with Sarah Landenwich!