The Splendid Folly
by Margaret Pedler (?–1948)
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- 5 hours to read
- 29 chapters
- Reading level: 7th grade
"The Splendid Folly" by Margaret Pedler is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of musical ambition and personal struggle, the narrative centers around Diana Quentin, a young aspiring singer facing the daunting reality of her dreams. As she seeks the approval of her formidable vocal coach, the story promises to explore not just her artistic journey but also the unexpected influences of individuals she encounters, namely a mysterious man who shows interest in her pursuits while navigating the turmoil of life. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a blustery March day in London, where Diana is on her way to a pivotal audition with the esteemed Carlo Baroni. The scene quickly develops into a whimsical chase as a gust of wind scatters Diana's music sheets, leading to a chance encounter with a helpful stranger whose piercing blue eyes catch her attention. As she prepares for her critical meeting with Baroni, nervousness overwhelms her but gives way to the realization of her potential following an intense evaluation. The narrative artfully sets the stage for a tale of ambition, romance, and the unforeseen connections that define both personal and artistic growth.
- Married people
- Courtship
- Singers
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Chapter I
THE VERDICT
The March wind swirled boisterously down Grellingham Place, catching up particles of grit and scraps of paper on his way and making them a torment to the passers-by, just as though the latter were not already amply occupied in trying to keep their hats on their heads.
But the blustering fellow cared nothing at all about that as he drove rudely against them, slapping their faces and blinding their eyes with eddies of dust; on the contrary, after he had swept forwards like a tornado for a matter of fifty yards or so he paused, as if in search of some fresh devilment, and espied a girl beating her way up the street and carrying a roll of music rather loosely in the crook of her arm. In an instant he had snatched the roll away and sent the sheets spread-eagling up the street, looking like so many big white butterflies as they flapped and whirled deliriously hither and thither.
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This free edition of The Splendid Folly by Margaret Pedler comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #16427, released 2005-08-04. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Romance, Novels, British Literature, Music.
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