This book took me to a beautiful place. It was a bit of a caper in some places with Devlin taking the violin from the lost and found and he, Walter and Gabrielle trying to find its origins. Plus it was a love story in so many ways, most notably that of the owners loving the instrument itself. I loved the way that the characters interacted and formed relationships.
I loved the writing and storytelling, as well as the author vividly describing, the scenery, plot and dramatic and colorful characters.
I think this is Evie Woods best work. I have read her other books and she just keeps getting better. Her plot within plot ideas keep the book moving and add intrigue. She tells a story in such an interesting way that I read the whole book in one sitting, This is one book I could reread again as she poses so many interesting ideas. She discusses morality, bravery, women’s rights, PTSD and more. It would be a great book for book clubs.
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I enjoyed the book.Especially the chapters from the POV of the violin. It added to the mystery and the backstory of the novel.
I loved this story. It was fun, engaging, and heartwarming with loveable, seemingly mismatched characters. I learned so much about violins, how they are appraised, and luthiers. I discovered a musical world of tutors, musicians, craftsmen, crooks, and historians. Even better, I loved the relationship of the three main characters.
I liked this book, but I had a hard time enjoying the voice of the violin; I thought it was distracting. The plot could survive without the violin speaking in first person voice. Some readers might find it clever.