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A peaceful, bedtime reading of 'The Contest' - a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle.

This story tells of the Roman Emperor Nero who travels to Greece, expecting to win renown for his questionable musical talents. Little does he expect the competition of a talented Grecian goatherd, who has no idea who he is up against.

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A peaceful, bedtime reading of 'The Contest' - a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle.