The Lost Viol (1905)

The Lost Viol is a novel written by Matthew Phipps Shiel and published in 1905. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Philip Musgrave. Philip is a talented musician who inherits a valuable viola from his grandfather. However, the instrument is stolen from him on a train journey and he embarks on a quest to retrieve it.Philip's search takes him across Europe and into the world of art theft and forgery. Along the way, he meets a cast of eccentric characters including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Rosamund, a wealthy art collector, and a group of thieves who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the lost viol.As Philip delves deeper into the world of art and music, he uncovers a web of deceit and intrigue that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. The Lost Viol is a thrilling tale of adventure, mystery, and romance that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.