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A Kingdom is Lost, a Song is Born: Song for a Lost Kingdom, The Prequel Kindle Edition

by Steve Moretti (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 46 ratings

The Prequel to a time-travel historical fantasy series powered by a mysterious 18th-century cello. It bridges the divide of time between two passionate female cellists who find their lives and the man they love forever intertwined.

When Union with England is accepted by the Scottish Parliament on 16 January 1707, many swear they will never accept the loss of their fiercely independent nation. Their loyalty to a lost kingdom divides families and shatters lives.

The consequences ripple through time until a generation later, Katharine Carnegie is lost for words to complete her symphonic masterpiece in 1745. The Jacobite rebellion is sweeping across Scotland, pitting her two brothers against each other, with her caught between them.

Meanwhile, in 2003, Adeena Stuart, a rebellious teenage cellist and composer in Canada, is frightened by the visions of her grandmother visiting from Scotland. Somehow they connect Adeena to Katharine’s uncompleted song from the 18th century.

In the Prequel to the highly acclaimed Song for a Lost Kingdom novel and audiobook series, the origins of the story and the characters unfold in dramatic fashion. The prequel also includes the first four chapters of SFLK Book I, Music is Not Bound by Time.

Get swept away by this time slip adventure powered by music.

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  4. Publication date
    September 29, 2019
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"Embedded in my soul forever." Get swept away with the complete Song for a Lost Kingdom series.

Prequel

A Kingdom is Lost, a Song is Born

The Prequel novella: When Union with England is accepted by the Scottish Parliament in 1707, many swear they will never accept the loss of their fiercely independent nation. The consequences ripple through time until a generation later, Katharine Carnegie is lost for words to complete her symphonic masterpiece in 1745.

Book I

Music is Not Bound by TIme

Book I: Crushed with the rejection of joining a world-renowned orchestra, a modern-day cellist finds new hope in an unexpected summons to Scotland. Her dying grandmother has found a lost music score that Adeena performs on the oldest surviving cello ever made in the United Kingdom.

Book I

Love Never Surrenders

Book II: Adeena’s family watches as she lies in a deep coma in 2019, fighting the expanding growth in her brain.

But she is very much alive as Katharine in 1746, racing to save James from the inevitable death that awaits him as he follows Bonnie Prince Charles in the final showdown at Culloden Moor.

Book III

The Heart Beats in Time

Book III: Adeena Stuart and Katharine Carnegie search for the music that neither can complete on their own.

Finding themselves living three centuries apart and each assuming the identity of the other, Adeena and Katharine must overcome their own unique challenges, all the while hiding the truth of who they really are from those around them.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YLBG1RM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DWA Media
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 99 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 46 ratings

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Steve Moretti

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I have always been drawn to passion and creativity in all its forms. I am equally fascinated by the mechanics of the universe and the characters of history. I have a special affection for the power of music which I believe is the universal language of human emotion.

My writing journey started in journalism, public relations and advertising then continued into software development. For the last few years I have been writing time slip novels and stories. My first series, Song for a Lost Kingdom is an historical fantasy trilogy.

The follow-up is the Michael Angelo trilogy, featuring some of the key characters from Song for a Lost Kingdom. I also co-authored a biography on the life of Pyotr Tchaikovsky and contributed to a set of short stories called Seven Deadly Pens.

I grew up in London, Ontario (Canada) and also lived in Pompano Beach, Florida as a teenager. I moved to Ottawa and attended Carleton University and now live just south of the city with my wife, our two dogs and a fountain pen full of possibilities.

Visit my website stevemoretti.ca for the latest news, or email me at steve@stevemoretti.ca anytime!

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  • PAR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brillant read!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I enjoyed both the audiobook and the printed prequel. The two narrators in audiobook are what brings the context of the connection of the two woman through music as a basis for the time travel. This is a beautiful story and the narration is quite lively and the music is beautiful. The prequel is fairly short and serves as an introduction to the series. The prequel introduces you to the two main characters, Katherine Carnegie of the 18th century and Adeena Stuart from the 21st century and the connection between them through the Cello and the music. I look forward to the next audiobook in the series!
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  • D. Roucoulet
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this, need to continue the series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    I enjoyed the prequel, but I feel it left me hanging - it has me wanting more, so I"'m going to get the next one. The male narrator is fantastic, loved the accent. The female narrator seemed awkward for me at first, but she grew on me quickly and I liked her reading as well.
    The story switches periods, and does so fairly easily, between chapters. I am caught up in the story, so I must continue, to find out what happens. Good job Mr. Moretti, I'm hooked so far.
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  • Designer Donna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tantalizing teaser of a mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This is definitely a prequel and not a standalone story. There are too many loose ends which need to be addressed: Margaret's dreams about her ancestor, the fate of Castle Kinnaird and its occupants and visitors, the meaning of the song played on the cello, and how Margaret's granddaughter fits into the story. I am looking forward to reading the next book and hoping to get some answers.
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  • Daisy
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but a bit of a teaser
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019
    Format: Kindle
    This is a mainly historical fiction novella prequel to a time travel series. It spans the years 1707-1743 in Scotland, and follows the backstories of the Drummond, St. Clair, and Carnegie families. It then flashes forward to Ottawa, Canada in 2003, and focuses on a family by the name of Stuart that it infers are descendants of the Scottish families previously discussed. Somehow, a specially composed song connects these distant people through time and space.

    The author is skilled in the usage of descriptive language to paint a picture in the mind of the reader. The story is vivid, rich, and beautiful, much like the music that the pages describe. Unfortunately, I felt that the ending of this book was quite inconclusive, leaving it as only a teaser to get the reader to read the sequels. The story also contained some mature content not necessary to the theme or plot. Otherwise, the short book would have a much higher rating. Even with only rating it at three stars, I still recommend it to those with the intention of reading the whole series.
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  • V. Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Multi-Generational Musical Thread Premise
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    Could music be a generational tether for future generations? This Prequal poses that tantalizing question. The early 18th century is embroiled in conflict between England and Scotland. The Scots do not want to become part of the British Empire but some opportunists see it as a way to grab lands and property. Included in those is Katharine’s older brother who is made a member of Parliament and becomes the owner of the family castle and grounds called Kinnaird. He is also made a Captain in the British army and fights his own countrymen to cement his future.

    Chased from her childhood home, her only thread is her music. Katharine is drawn by the notes and scores and feels safest when she is playing or composing. As she leaves her childhood behind, she is drawn deeper into the mystic of the music and its’ connection to the strife gripping her country. Siding with her older brother slips her into complicity with England and abandons her own needs and desires. Still, she is more loyal to Scotland and loses herself in composing.

    Three centuries later another a young lady named Margaret after her aunt is struggling with music and her future in composing. She too plays the cello and finds comfort in the chords and compositions. As she plays, she is in a world of her own.

    The juxtaposition of the two celloists is the spice that pulls the story together. Remember this is a “Prequal” and is only an appetizer for the complete series. Yes, I admit to being hooked. I would like to read the whole story and see how the connection is completed between the two family members!

    The musical thread premise is enticing in its’ simplicity. Without actually meeting and speaking with each other, can the two women cement a generational bond? 5 stars - CE Williams
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  • Mary
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Prequel Audiobook
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
    Format: Audible Audiobook
    I enjoyed this audiobook very much. The two narrators make the whole story very lively and the music is beautiful. I look forward to the next audiobook in the series!

    The prequel to this time travel series is very short. It's more of an introduction of the two parties, Katherine Carnegie of the 18th century and Adeena Stuart from the 21st century, and you can see a first connection. Thus I give only 4 stars. But it is nice written and I want to know more after it. (Hits the target, doesn't it?)

    I recieved a free copy of the audiobook and give voluntarily an honest review.
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  • 1OldGal
    5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing prequel
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    If I hadn't already listened to the first two books in this series, this prequel would certainly have sent me looking for them.

    I enjoyed getting to know who Adeena Stuart and Katharine Carnegie were before their lives became entangled in a magic neither of them could have imagined. I may actually be a wee bit obsessed with their story. True, it may be a bit of a teaser, but that's just what a prequel is meant to be. Isn't it?

    Frankly, this is the best series I have read/heard in years and I encourage you to experience it for yourself. I'm looking for book three.
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  • rann
    4.0 out of 5 stars Prelude to the Main Story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019
    Format: Kindle
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    Story 4 stars
    Narration 5 stars

    This book is billed as a prequel, but the story just stops… I would call it more of a prologue, introducing a story. Just enough to give you a taste. The narration is nicely done and the recording includes lovely music. Song for a Lost Kingdom is about music as much as it is about history. My ear is ready for the audiobook of the whole story!

    Thanks to the author for his audiobook giveaway. My review is my unbiased opinion.
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  • jean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lost kingdom
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2022
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    Brilliant read loved this book
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  • Joan Bowick
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great prologue to a promising series
    Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2021
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    An intriguing prologue to what looks like a fascinating series. In this novella, misnamed a prequel, Moretti introduces the main characters and the historical background for his ambitious Song for the Lost Kingdom series of novels. The intriguing premise, that two women can form a relationship across time by means of a song, is teasingly suggested as a connection begins to form between a teenager living in modern day Ottawa, Ontario, and a young woman living in 18th century Scotland. A Kingdom is Lost, a Song is Born conveys a strong awareness of Scottish history as well as a strong feeling for musicianship in a florid and enjoyable writing style.
    The only fault I would have with this book is on the front cover. One looking for a complete story with a satisfactory conclusion, will not find it here. The book is more of an introduction to the series. Having said that, I am left wanting to read more. Moretti has laid out engaging characters in fascinating worlds, with an intriguing premise. I want to read more, and believe I will be glad I read this first.
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  • R A Simpson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice to read the `beginning` of the tale.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Whole series is excellent reading.
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  • Cathy & David Bouchard
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good teaser!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2020
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    Good teaser to invite you to read the next books. I like books that connect different time periods and the people in them.
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