A Duet

A Duet is a novel written by the renowned British author, Arthur Conan Doyle. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young men, George and Harold, who are both musicians. George is a violinist and Harold is a pianist, and they form a musical partnership that takes them on a journey of love, passion, and tragedy.The novel is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the two characters and their musical ambitions. George is a talented violinist who dreams of becoming a famous musician, while Harold is a gifted pianist who is more reserved and introverted. They meet at a musical competition and decide to form a duet, which becomes the centerpiece of their musical careers.The second part of the book focuses on the romantic relationships of the two men. George falls in love with a beautiful and talented singer named Elsa, while Harold becomes enamored with a wealthy and sophisticated woman named Irene. Both relationships are complicated by societal and personal obstacles, and the two men must navigate the complexities of love and passion.The final part of the book is a tragic conclusion to the story. The duet becomes embroiled in a scandal that threatens to ruin their careers and reputations. The two men must make difficult choices that will determine the course of their lives and their musical partnership.Overall, A Duet is a poignant and emotional novel that explores the themes of love, passion, and sacrifice. It is a powerful story that showcases Conan Doyle's skill as a writer and his ability to create complex and compelling characters.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.