The First Violin

Jessie Fothergill (1851 - 1891)

May Wedderburn is a quiet provincial girl, living in small and seemingly boring Skernford. Underneath the dull exterior, there is mystery, suspicion and fear in this little town, surrounding the austere local wealthy landowner who is very interested in marrying poor May. It looks as though she will have to marry him whether she likes it or not until an unsuspected alliance is formed between her and a respected old lady. They both escape to Germany where music and excitement await them.

Editing and additional proof-listening by Betsie Bush & Sarah Jennings.

Genre(s): Romance

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - Chapter 1 Sandra G
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Play 02 02 - Chapter 2 Sandra G
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Play 03 03 - Chapter 3 Sandra G
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Play 04 04 - Chapter 4 Sandra G
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Play 05 05 - Chapter 5 Sandra G
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Play 06 06 - Chapter 6 Sandra G
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Play 07 07 - Chapter 7 Sandra G
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Play 08 08 - Chapter 8 Sandra G
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Play 09 09 - Chapter 9 Sandra G
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Play 10 10 - Chapter 10 Sandra G
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Play 11 11 - Chapter 11 Sandra G
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Play 12 12 - Chapter 12 Sandra G
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Play 13 13 - Chapter 13 Sandra G
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Play 14 14 - Chapter 14 Sandra G
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Play 15 15 - Chapter 15 Sandra G
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Play 16 16 - Chapter 16 Sandra G
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Play 17 17 - Chapter 17 Sandra G
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Play 18 18 - Chapter 18 Sandra G
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Play 19 19 - Chapter 19 Sandra G
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Play 20 20 - Chapter 20 Sandra G
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Play 21 21 - Chapter 21 Sandra G
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Play 22 22 - Chapter 22 Sandra G
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Play 23 23 - Chapter 23 Sandra G
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Play 24 24 - Chapter 24 Sandra G
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Play 25 25 - Chapter 25 Sandra G
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Play 26 26 - Chapter 26 Sandra G
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Play 27 27 - Chapter 27 Sandra G
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Play 28 28 - Chapter 28 Sandra G
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Play 29 29 - Chapter 29 Sandra G
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Play 30 30 - Chapter 30 Sandra G
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Play 31 31 - Chapter 31 Sandra G
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Play 32 32 - Chapter 32 Sandra G
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Play 33 33 - Chapter 33 Sandra G
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Play 34 34 - Chapter 34 Sandra G
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Play 35 35 - Chapter 35 Sandra G
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Play 36 36 - Chapter 36 Sandra G
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Play 37 37 - Chapter 37 Sandra G
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Play 38 38 - Chapter 38 Sandra G
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Play 39 39 - Chapter 39 Sandra G
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Play 40 40 - Chapter 40 Sandra G
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Play 41 41 - Chapter 41 Sandra G
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