Overview

This historical novel is based on the true story of two young sisters, Winifred and Francesca. Encompassing the Boer Wars, the end of the Victorian age and the Titanic tragedy, The Piano Tuner's Daughters is both an Edwardian Era romance and adventure story. It is the first book of The Sisters Time Trilogy but also a stand-alone novel. It is also a dual time novel, a then and now story. A real-life granddaughter tries to discover the sisters' motivations and lives in the present day. She wonders why young Winifred left London alone on a ship to travel to Australia. Why especially in June 1912, just months after the Titanic tragedy? Where did her brother, Oscar disappear without a trace? And what happened to her beautiful younger sister, Francesca after her tragic love affair?What she discovers both shocks and delights her. Travel through time in this beautiful story of love and adventure.

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Charles Wesley 5 reviews Follow June 27, 2022 I am leaving 5 stars because that is the MOST I can leave! I wanted to leave more! What a gorgeous debut novel. The historical setting was so incredible. It transported me to a different time. She got the setting, the time and the language right. What a masterpiece! HEATHER CARLISLE 5 reviews Follow November 7, 2025 A sweet romance story of two sisters who emigrate just after the Titanic disaster. Great characters and setting. Nostalgic and moving.

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Joni Scott is an Australian biochemist and tutor who writes as a hobby. She has five published novels, two contemporary and three historical fiction. After writing her first novel as a gift for her sister, she contracted CRPS and lost the use of her right arm and hand. In 2020, her trip to Italy for treatment resulted in a Covid lockdown. This experience inspired her second novel, The Last Hotel set in France which she wrote with her left hand. Joni recovered to write three more novels, but typing is still a physical challenge. See more on her website and blog on joniscottauthor.com.

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