A Song Begins by Mary Burchell

The sound of success…

Anthea Benton is shocked when her voice teacher, Miss Sharon, tells her that she has progressed beyond what she can teach her.
In order to progress as a singer, Anthea needs to leave her small town and find a professional tutor.
But with a sick father, money is tight in the Benton household.
Then, Anthea sees an advertisement for a singing contest with a £500 first prize – this could be the answer to her prayers.
At the contest, Anthea knows she is better than any of the other contestants.
She would have won…if not for Oscar Warrender, one of the most celebrated opera conductors in the world, who made sure she didn’t win the contest.

So when a letter arrives informing Anthea that Warrender wants her to come to London and be his prize, and only, pupil, Anthea is shocked to say the least.
But this could be her big chance and she just cannot turn it down.
She will need every ounce of strength and intelligence she possesses to withstand the training and hard work to become a successful opera singer.

But will Anthea and Oscar’s turbulent relationship ruin her chances for success?
And what else will she discover about herself along the way?