Evelyn Innes

"Evelyn Innes" by George Moore is a story set in the late 1800s where Mr. Innes, a devoted fan of early music and a musician facing hard times, raises his talented daughter, Evelyn, in a world filled with old instruments and musical dreams. The novel explores the complicated relationship between father and daughter as they chase their ambitions and try to find their place in the world of music, all while dealing with Evelyn's growing talent and the memory of her mother's musical past. The story kicks off with Mr. Innes fixing an old instrument and thinking about his late wife and their shared love for music, while Evelyn is shown as a gifted musician eager to make her own mark; it introduces Sir Owen Asher, an art supporter, who is captivated by Evelyn's skills and personality, setting the stage for a deep examination of chasing dreams, family duties, and the struggle between living a normal life and pursuing artistic passions.