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But when Bartó disappears—along with all the music composed for the imperial visit—the Kapellmeister is forced to don the role of Kapell-detective, or risk losing his job.
Before long Haydn's search uncovers pieces of a disturbing puzzle. Bartó, it appears, is more than just a petty thief—and more dangerous. And what seemed like a minor musical mishap could modulate into a major political catastrophe unless Haydn can find his missing virtuoso.
Is the Estates Director more worried than he needs to be about the Police Commissioner's visit?
The Estates Director must have had his ear pressed close to the door of the Prince’s chamber for Haydn walked right into him as he left the Prince’s chamber.
“Herr Rahier!” Haydn rubbed his nose where the button on the Estates Director’s coat had scratched it.
The Estates Director ignored Haydn’s protest, and put a firm hand on the Kapellmeister’s neck to propel him forward. “What did His Serene Highness have to say?”
Haydn shook Rahier’s hand off. “It does not concern you. Still, if you must know, the Prince was enquiring about the program of entertainment for Her Majesty.”
“And he made no mention of the Police Commissioner’s visit? None at all?”
Haydn bit back the retort that had sprung to his lips. “The Police Commissioner’s visit is none of my affair, Herr Rahier.”
The Estates Director gazed at Haydn through eyes narrowed in suspicion. “Is it not, Herr Kapellmeister? And yet no sooner had the Police Commissioner left than His Serene Highness sent for you.”
Haydn felt his mouth puckering as he eyed the Estates Director. Why must everyone persist in believing the Police Commissioner’s visit had anything to do with him? Or the imperial visit? Aware that he was holding his breath, he let it out.
“There is no great mystery in that. His Serene Highness is leaving on business shortly. His impending departure necessitated that we meet before mid-day. If it will set your mind at rest, we discussed the chamber music and my principal violinist, and nothing more.”
The Estates Director had been stroking his chin as he scrutinized the floor. At Haydn’s words, he looked up. “What crime can the Police Commissioner suspect that he should come running to His Serene Highness?” he muttered to himself.
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A Minor Deception: A Joseph Haydn Mystery
Release Date: November 15, 2016
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