02237cam a22003613u 4500 54714 UtSlPG 20260610134248.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG sv iso639-1 PR Francis, M. E., 1859-1930 The duenna of a genius. Swedish Valéries duenna: En roman på g-strängen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-05-13 Produced by Jari Koivisto "Valéries duenna: En roman på g-strängen" by M. E. Francis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Sir John Croft, a wealthy young baron, and his encounter with two intriguing sisters, Valérie and Margot Kostolitz, who are musicians just arriving in England. The novel explores themes of social status and artistic ambition as the characters navigate their relationships and aspirations within a high-society setting. The opening of the novel introduces Sir John waiting at a train station, where he observes the two sisters who are engaged in a spirited conversation in French. This initial encounter hints at Valérie's vibrant personality, juxtaposed with her sister Margot's more measured demeanor. As the story progresses, we learn about the sisters' artistic backgrounds and the challenges they face in a society that views them through a lens of social scrutiny. Their journey involves interactions with Sir John, who becomes increasingly intrigued by Valérie, setting the stage for the dynamics and developments that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified London (England) -- Fiction Love stories Sisters -- Fiction Musicians -- Fiction English fiction -- Translations into Swedish https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54714 95546 95546