The Violin Maker's Secret by Evie Woods Publishes 2/24/26

 This dual timeline novel was an absolute delight.  I loved the musical elements infused in the novel. 

 In the present day, we have three different characters all with their secret battles and turmoil.  Devlin decides to buy a violin from the lost and found from Heathrow Airport instead of getting an engagement ring for his longtime girlfriend.  However it turns out that the violin is stolen.  Not knowing where to turn, Devlin reaches out to his old history teacher, Walter.  Walter had been on the verge of taking his own life when Devlin came by.  Together they try to figure out a plan but first try to determine the violin's history and if it truly has been stolen.  They go to Gabrielle, a former musician, who had to give up her career due to  pain that randomly appeared when she was young. She runs her family business and appraises musical instruments.  Together the three of them go on a wild ride to try and figure out what they should do with this violin.  The violin is special and in the second timeline we see the history of how it was created and where it has ended up.  

As someone who always wanted to play the violin this story fascinated me.  I loved learning a lot of knowledge not only about violins but about musicians as well.  My favorite part of the novel was that the violin had its own story to tell.  It is not often that inanimate objects can tell you its history. Devlin, Walter, and Gabrielle were all interesting characters who had to go through their own journeys to come out on top. Overall, this enchanting blend of music, history, and great characters will keep you reading late into the night.

Thank you to HarperCollins and NetGalley for this ARC.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.