Beyond Part 1 Chapter 4

In which a young Englishwoman abroad finds herself both intrigued and amused by a gifted yet troubled violinist whose intense admiration and enigmatic charm stir in her a curious blend of attraction and scepticism. Surrounded by a cosmopolitan circle and delicate social intrigues, she experiences the intoxicating power of influence for the first time amid the graceful but often inscrutable dance of courtship.