The Master's Violin

Myrtle Reed

Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, NY, 1904

About this Item

G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York. 1904. Hardcover. First Edition (Stated-Published September 1904- on copyright page). Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for a F/O name on the FFFP dated September 1904 and a small Brentano's Book Store sticker on the rear pastedown. Book Condition: Very Good +; scant bumping and shelfwear to head, tail, and tips. DJ is present but it looks like an old copy of an original. Light blue cloth boards and spine with gilt lettering on the spine and gilt title and lilies in white and gilt on the front board. Gilt textblock top. Clean internals. Inner hinges are sound and not split. Deckled fore edge and bottom edge. 315 pp 8vo. This story revolves around the life of David Blackburn, a renowned violinist, and his prized possession, a Stradivarius violin. The violin has been passed down through generations of Blackburn's family and is believed to have magical powers that can bring happiness and success to its owner.The novel follows Blackburn's journey as he struggles to balance his love for music and his desire for a normal life. He falls in love with a young woman named Sylvia, but their relationship is threatened by the jealous and manipulative actions of his former lover, Madame de Stael. As Blackburn's fame and success grow, he begins to realize the true value of his violin and the sacrifices he has made for his career. He ultimately learns that true happiness cannot be found in material possessions or fame, but in the love and relationships he has built throughout his life.The Master's Violin is a timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness, set against the backdrop of the world of classical music in the early 1900s. A clean very presentable copy.

Seller Inventory # 018997

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Master's Violin
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 1904
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good +
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Fiction
  • Art/Music/Motion Pictures/Television
  • Love, romance, relationships