Signora: A Child of the Opera House is a novel written by Gustav Kobbe and first published in 1902. The story follows the life of a young girl named Signora, who is born into poverty and raised in the opera house of Naples, Italy. Signora's mother is a seamstress for the opera company, and Signora spends much of her childhood hiding in the wings and listening to the beautiful music. Eventually, she becomes a member of the chorus and then a soloist,...