The Master's Violin

Myrtle Reed (1874 - 1911)

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.

Genre(s): Literary Fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 The Master Plays Daryl Wor
00:19:30
Play 02 ''Mine Cremona'' Daryl Wor
00:13:53
Play 03 The Gift of Peace Daryl Wor
00:15:46
Play 04 Social Position Daryl Wor
00:16:20
Play 05 The Light of Dreams Daryl Wor
00:16:16
Play 06 A Letter Daryl Wor
00:11:50
Play 07 Friends Daryl Wor
00:16:03
Play 08 A Bit of Human Driftwood Daryl Wor
00:14:59
Play 09 Rosemary And Mignonette Daryl Wor
00:07:12
Play 10 In The Garden Daryl Wor
00:18:45
Play 11 "Sunset And Evening Star" Daryl Wor
00:16:37
Play 12 The False Line Daryl Wor
00:19:09
Play 13 To Iris Daryl Wor
00:05:16
Play 14 Her Name-Flower Daryl Wor
00:16:58
Play 15 Little Lady Daryl Wor
00:17:33
Play 16 Afraid of Life Daryl Wor
00:23:28
Play 17 "He Loves Her Still" Daryl Wor
00:14:59
Play 18 Lynn Comes Into His Own Daryl Wor
00:20:18
Play 19 The Secret Chamber Daryl Wor
00:18:43
Play 20 "Mine Brudder's Friend" Daryl Wor
00:20:29
Play 21 The Cremona Speaks Daryl Wor
00:22:03