Fiddler's Luck

Fiddler's Luck: The Gay Adventures of a Musical Amateur is a novel written by Robert Haven Schauffler in 1920. The story follows the life of a young man named Peter, who is a fiddler and a lover of music. Peter is an amateur musician who travels around Europe, playing his fiddle and experiencing various adventures. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including other musicians, artists, and writers. The novel is set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. It explores themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of artistic expression. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the places and people that Peter encounters on his journey. Fiddler's Luck is also notable for its portrayal of homosexuality, which was a taboo subject at the time of its publication. The novel features several openly gay characters, including Peter himself, and depicts their relationships and experiences in a sympathetic and positive light. Overall, Fiddler's Luck is a charming and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on the world of music and art in early 20th century Europe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of LGBT literature or the cultural milieu of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.