Publisher's Synopsis
A Duet by Arthur Conan Doyle is a novella that tells the story of two musicians, a pianist and a violinist, who fall in love and decide to tour together. The pianist, Pauline, is a talented and ambitious young woman who dreams of becoming a famous musician. The violinist, George, is a shy and reserved man who is content to play in small venues.As they travel across Europe, Pauline and George's relationship deepens, and they become inseparable both on and off stage. However, their happiness is threatened when Pauline's former lover, a wealthy and powerful man, re-enters her life and tries to win her back.The story explores themes of love, ambition, and the sacrifices that people make to pursue their dreams. It also delves into the complexities of relationships and the challenges that arise when two people have different goals and priorities.Written in Doyle's signature style, A Duet is a beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant work that showcases the author's skill as a storyteller. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted tale of love and ambition.They could never understand why he begged for that extra five minutes. Perhaps it was that he had some mad hope of persuading the bank manager to allow him to overdraw to that amount. If so, the refusal was a curt one, for he reappeared with a ghastly face and walked up to Frank.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
