The First Violin

In "The First Violin," Jessie Fothergill intricately weaves a narrative that captures the tumultuous world of 19th-century England, focusing on the intersecting lives of musicians and society's elite. The story follows the passionate violinist Ethel who, amidst the trials of a demanding career, grapples with themes of ambition, love, and societal expectations. Fothergill's writing is marked by lyr...