The Warrender Saga Series by Mary Burchell

An unknown benefactor had sufficient faith in Anthea Benton's singing voice to pay for her training under the celebrated operatic conductor, Oscar Warrender. She was ecstatic, but her joy was short-lived when she came face to face with the great man. Cold and forbidding, he proved to be a hard taskmaster. She felt her dreams can be coming true... but would she be tough enough to work under such and exacting taskmaster?

WAS SHE ALWAYS TO BE OVERSHADOWED. Although blessed with the voice of an angel. Tessa Morley was exceedingly shy. Her outgoing twin sister, the beautiful bewitching Tania, seemed forever to be in the limelight. When success was the only thing that seemed to matter to her employer, how would the hidden talents of crippled Tessa ever be revealed while she was overshadowed by her beautiful, bewitching twin, Tania? And now it looked as it Tania would ever rob Tessa of the man she loved... moreWAS SHE ALWAYS TO BE OVERSHADOWED. Although blessed with the voice of an angel. Tessa Morley was exceedingly shy. Her outgoing twin sister, the beautiful bewitching Tania, seemed forever to be in the limelight. When success was the only thing that seemed to matter to her employer, how would the hidden talents of crippled Tessa ever be revealed while she was overshadowed by her beautiful, bewitching twin, Tania? And now it looked as it Tania would ever rob Tessa of the man she loved. Tania had always had everything -- would she now win the love of the temperamental Quentin Otway? Only one person seemed capable of rectifying the situation -- the famous Oscar Warrender! less

Antoinette Burney, a more than promising music student, was disappointed,unbelieving and furious when the famous concert pianist Lewis Freemont failed her in an exam, telling her forthrightly that she would never make the grade as a professional pianist. She felt she could never forgive him.But then fate cruelly turned the tables by making Antoinette the innocent cause of the accident that, in destroying Lewis Freemont's sight, destroyed his career as well... moreAntoinette Burney, a more than promising music student, was disappointed,unbelieving and furious when the famous concert pianist Lewis Freemont failed her in an exam, telling her forthrightly that she would never make the grade as a professional pianist. She felt she could never forgive him.But then fate cruelly turned the tables by making Antoinette the innocent cause of the accident that, in destroying Lewis Freemont's sight, destroyed his career as well. Horrified and remorseful, when Antoinette had the chanceto make some sort of amends - by becoming Lewis's secretary - she seized it,and in the process fell in love with him. But what would he do when, asinevitably he must, he discovered who she really was? less

After years of hard work and training, Anna Fulroyd’s dream of becoming a professional singer may finally be coming true. In her third year at music college, Anna has just been accepted for the role of her dreams – a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a Canadian tour, organised by the dashing Jonathan Keyne... moreAfter years of hard work and training, Anna Fulroyd’s dream of becoming a professional singer may finally be coming true. In her third year at music college, Anna has just been accepted for the role of her dreams – a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a Canadian tour, organised by the dashing Jonathan Keyne. But when Anna suddenly receives the news that her mother may be dying, she is forced to pull out of the tour before it has even begun – carelessly rejecting Jonathan’s offer in the process. It seems that Anna that she will have to put her dreams on hold indefinitely – that is, until she is asked by the wealthy Teresa Delawney to be her secretary for the Music Festival. Much to Teresa’s annoyance, Anna just may end up being the star of the show… And by chance – or is it fate? – Anna and Jonathan’s paths cross once again, although their encounters are increasingly fraught with tension and misunderstandings. In spite of this, Anna can’t help but think that she may indeed have feelings for Jonathan Keyne… But will they ever be able to iron out their differences? And will Anna finally get the chance to make her dreams a reality? Praise for Mary Burchell ‘You’re in for a treat’ – Dream Author Book Blog ‘A unique story’ – Kirkus Reviews ‘…one of Mills and Boon’s most popular authors.’ – The Guardian Mary Burchell was the pen name of Ida Cook (1904-1986). With her eldest sister Mary Louise Cook, she attended the Duchess' School in Alnwick. Together, the sisters helped 29 Jews to escape from the Nazis, funded mainly by Ida's writing. In 1965, the Cook sisters were honoured as Righteous Gentiles by the Yad Vashem Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Authority in Israel. Mary Burchell published more than 125 romance novels in total and helped found the Romantic Novelists’ Association, standing as its president from 1966 until her death. less

Joanna Ransome was hoping to embark on a singing career--and with the great conductor Oscar Warrender taking an interest in her she could hardly fail!But how could she manage to convince Elliot Cheam that she was not just a cheap little gold digger?