About this book
A Duet, with an Occasional Chorus by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle welcomes listeners into a witty, intimate portrait of married life told through letters, notes, and domestic confidences. Written at the turn of the 20th century, this epistolary novel illuminates the joys, jealousies, small disasters, and heartfelt reconciliations of Frank and Maude as they learn what partnership truly means.
The narrative unfolds in the crisp social landscape of late-Victorian England, where courtship rituals, family expectations, and changing gender roles shape everyday drama. Conan Doyle’s keen eye for character and conversational detail turns ordinary episodes—a postponed wedding, a quarrel over pride, the arrival of friends—into revealing studies of affection, loyalty, and social manners. The “chorus” of friends and relatives adds perspective and gentle satire, making the work both a comic domestic novel and a reflective exploration of empathy in close relationships.
Perfect for listeners who love classic literature, epistolary fiction, or period domestic drama, this audiobook offers a warm, readable glimpse of Conan Doyle beyond his detective tales. Tune in for a graceful, human account of love’s trials and consolations—charming, readable, and quietly modern in its understanding of partnership.
