<p>In 'Melba: A Biography,' author Agnes G. Murphy presents a fastidiously researched and richly detailed account of the legendary Australian operatic soprano Dame Nellie Melba. As one of the most celebrated singers of the late Victorian era and the early 20th century, Melba's prodigious talent and fascinating life are illuminated through Murphy's eloquent narrative style and deep understanding of the historical and cultural context of the period...