Originally published in 1904, “The Master’s Violin” is the seventh novel by Myrtle Reed. It is set in a German town of Pennsylvania, East Lancaster, giving two characters fairly difficult accents to perform. The story entails a widow, Margaret Irving, and her son, Lynn. Returning to East Lancaster after 20 years they are hoping to further Lynn’s musical career under the tutelage of Herr Kaufmann, the master violinist.
We find the young lady, Iris, brought up by her adopted Aunt Peace, interacting with her new neighbours, as she slowly learns to live on her own. As we get to know Doctor Brinkerhoff we discover who he has grown fond of over the years. The love stories of three couples continue throughout the novel and bring us to the potential they all carried throughout their lives.
We find the young lady, Iris, brought up by her adopted Aunt Peace, interacting with her new neighbours, as she slowly learns to live on her own. As we get to know Doctor Brinkerhoff we discover who he has grown fond of over the years. The love stories of three couples continue throughout the novel and bring us to the potential they all carried throughout their lives.
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
The Master Plays
19:30 - Chapter 2
''Mine Cremona''
13:53 - Chapter 3
The Gift of Peace
15:46 - Chapter 4
Social Position
16:20 - Chapter 5
The Light of Dreams
16:16 - Chapter 6
A Letter
11:50 - Chapter 7
Friends
16:03 - Chapter 8
A Bit of Human Driftwood
14:59 - Chapter 9
Rosemary And Mignonette
07:12 - Chapter 10
In The Garden
18:45 - Chapter 11
"Sunset And Evening Star"
16:37 - Chapter 12
The False Line
19:09 - Chapter 13
To Iris
05:16 - Chapter 14
Her Name-Flower
16:58 - Chapter 15
Little Lady
17:33 - Chapter 16
Afraid of Life
23:28 - Chapter 17
"He Loves Her Still"
14:59 - Chapter 18
Lynn Comes Into His Own
20:18 - Chapter 19
The Secret Chamber
18:43 - Chapter 20
"Mine Brudder's Friend"
20:29 - Chapter 21
The Cremona Speaks
22:03