The Lost Stradivarius (1896)

The Lost Stradivarius is a novel written by John Meade Falkner and published in 1896. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a Stradivarius violin. The main character, John Maltravers, inherits the violin from his grandfather and becomes obsessed with it. He discovers that the violin has a dark history and is haunted by the spirit of its former owner, a 17th-century Italian musician named Alessandro Stradivari.As Maltravers delves deeper into the history of the violin, he becomes increasingly isolated from his friends and family. He begins to have strange visions and hears eerie music coming from the violin. He also discovers that the instrument has the power to transport him back in time to witness the life of Stradivari.The novel is a mix of Gothic horror and supernatural elements, with a strong focus on the power of music. It explores themes of obsession, possession, and the dangers of delving too deeply into the past. The Lost Stradivarius is considered a classic of Victorian horror literature and has been praised for its atmospheric writing and haunting imagery.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.