A Room With A View - Chapter 3 - Music, Violets, and the Letter “S”

Lucy finds solace and escape in playing the piano. Despite her musical talent, she has never been able to translate her emotions into words or actions. One afternoon, she plays Beethoven's triumphant sonatas at the Bertolini, impressing Mr. Beebe, who had first noticed her musical prowess at an event in Tunbridge Wells. As she plays, she is oblivious to the activities of others around her, including Mr. Emerson searching for his son, and Miss Bartlett and Miss Lavish searching for each other....