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Make a Joyful Noise [Kindle Edition]

Jenny Worstall (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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Tristan is a choral conductor, twice married and determined not to be caught again. Lucy is a young music teacher in his choir and she is besotted with him. Steve, a bass in the choir, adores Lucy while Claire, a soprano, has designs on Tristan.
Various romantic entanglements take place as the choir prepares for a performance of William Walton’s “Belshazzar’s Feast”.
Tristan and Claire start an affair that leads them in a surprising direction. The path of true love for Steve and Lucy does not run smoothly and it is after many difficulties that Lucy finally realises where her heart lies, only to face a final hurdle that seems insurmountable.

About the Author

Jenny Worstall spent her childhood years in Devon, Bath, Dorset and Naples. She is a musician and teacher and has sung in many choirs and choral societies, including the BBC Symphony Chorus, where she met her husband. Jenny now lives in London with her husband and two children

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 347 KB
  • Print Length: 207 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1478325542
  • Publisher: Jenny Worstall; 1 edition (18 Feb 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007AZ2CNQ
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #123,448 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read 18 April 2012
By Ellen, Croydon
Format:Kindle Edition
A sweet tale which cracked along at just the right pace. The characters were well drawn, vivid and amusing. A very enjoyable, easy read.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and engaging tale 16 May 2012
By C. Plunkett
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book was a lovely easy read with the characters personalities and dynamics clearly shining through. The heroine while undoubtedly quite naive was still very likeable and I didn't want to put the book down until I knew she was OK. I liked the fact the book was set about an unusual, yet relatable, location. In life most of us have come across characters such as the anti-hero in this book, who as music conductor acts and though he is king of all he surveys. Without wishing to spoil the story for anyone I felt the twists and final outcome were cleverly constructed and I would recommend reading this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Joyful! 14 April 2013
By Wendy
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Singing in the local choir gives Lucy a welcome respite from the demands of her job as a newly qualified music teacher in an English secondary school. She daydreams about the lecherous conductor, Tristan, but barely acknowledges the handsome bass, Steve. In the run-up to the choir's Christmas performance of 'Belshazzar's Feast' will Lucy get the right man?

Despite the fact that she's incredibly naïve, you can't help rooting for Lucy to find her happy ending. Lucy and her supporting cast of characters are described with warmth and humour. The author's eye for detail means that with a few well-chosen words she helps you picture each of them. One of my favourites is Lucy's wonderfully bossy older sister, Caroline who is wife to long-suffering Jeremy and mother of twins, and who I'm sure I must have met in real life.

This is a delightful, light and playful read that zips along at a great pace. The scenes at rehearsals and in school are amusing, although I think these could have been developed a little further. The sheer chaos of life with a young family is perfectly presented in one stand-out Sunday lunch scene at the start of the book - the noise, the mess, the confusion, the teasing and the love.

Whether you are a member of a choir or not, there is fun to be had with Lucy and the members of the Springfield Choral Society.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging - perfect mix of authentic characters, fun and music!
I read this book just before Christmas so felt in sync with the characters as they prepared for a Christmas performance of Belshazzar's Feast. Read more
Published 2 months ago by CMT (London UK)
1.0 out of 5 stars Probably one of the worst written books I've ever read...
I really wanted to like this book as the author seems really nice, but sadly I found this to be one of the worst written books I've ever read.
Published 3 months ago by Old Mother Time
5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful story woven with threads of delight and wit!
Jenny Worstall chose such an enticing choral piece, "Belshazzar's Feast," to serve as the backdrop for this marvelous tale. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Doreen E. Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars Joyful!
I bought this book for myself as a present from the Indielit catalogue and I'm so glad I did!
The blurb describes the book as 'a delightful mix of romance, music and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tribalchick
5.0 out of 5 stars English romance
Loved this very English tale around a choir, all mixed up with romance and teaching. Lots of lovely feel good moments. Well done Jenny!
Published 5 months ago by Roses are Amber
4.0 out of 5 stars Music to my eyes.
This is a light romance. What makes it a little different is the music; the story is centred on a choir rehearsing for William Walton's Belshazzar's Feast. I enjoyed reading it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by SALLYKATE
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting and engrossing - A joyful read!
An enchanting story of a choir preparing for their Christmas concert. As rehearsals progress, petty jealousies, friendships and even romances are sparked. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Tinkertoo
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely summer holiday read
Just finished reading this , while on holiday, good summer read, not to complicated and easy to relate to as an ex teacher
Published 10 months ago by awizzbang
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely heart-warming read
This is a very enjoyable read with well written, believable characters. I liked the way each time a new character is introduced the reader is given more than just the basics. Read more
Published 10 months ago by JH Osborn
4.0 out of 5 stars Make a Joyful Noise
A lovely "boy gets girls" romance set around William Walton's Belshazzar's Feast which makes the read even more interesting. Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. Fewkes
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