The Second Violin

The Second Violin is a novel by Grece S. Richmond that follows the story of two sisters, one who plays the violin and the other who plays the piano. The book explores themes of family dynamics, creativity, and personal growth as the characters navigate their relationships with each other and pursue their artistic passions.

By Grece S. Richmond · First published 1906 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 20 chapters · 81,071 words

First lines

Crash! Bang! Bang! "_The March of the Pilgrims_" came to an abrupt end. John Lansing Birch laid down his viola and bow, whirled about, and flung out his arms in despair. "Oh, this crowd is hopeless! " he groaned. "Never mind any other instrument, providing _yours_ is heard. This march is supposed to die away in the distance! You murder it in front of the house. That second violin -- "

Here his wrath centered upon the red-cheeked, black-eyed young player.

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The Second Violin is listed on Textopian as a novel by Grece S. Richmond, dated 1906 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Grece S. Richmond
• Date: 1906 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Family Saga, Literary Fiction
• Length: 81,071 words
• Structure: 20 chapters, 1,773 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period, with events and characters influenced by historical contexts.
• Romance — The plot includes significant romantic relationships that drive the story forward.
• Drama — The story contains intense character development and emotional themes.
• Family Saga — The book explores the dynamics and relationships within a family over time.

Tags

music · orchestra · romance · drama · conflict · ambition · friendship · betrayal · artistic struggle · passion · love triangle · personal growth

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER X

More by Grece S. Richmond

• Red Pepper Burns (1932)
• The Brown Study (1987)
• Strawberry Acres (1987)
• The Twenty-Fourth of June (1896)
• Red Pepper's Patients (1907)
• Mrs. Red Pepper (1904)
• A Court of Inquiry (1904)
• On Christmas Day in the Morning (1907)
• All works by Grece S. Richmond