Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop ! Hewn by a master and passed down through generations, one violin charts its own course through history... Baggage claim agent Devlin, retired teacher Walter, and appraiser Gabrielle should have nothing in common, but when a single choice sets in motion a new chapter in the violin''s story, they finally feel a part of something - something that matters, and which makes them matter. Because as their search for the violin''s origins unlocks a mystery stretching back decades, the instrument teaches them a melody they never expected.

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Evie Woods is the international bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop, which has sold over a million copies globally, and has been translated into over thirty languages. Shortlisted for the 2024 British Book Awards "Page-Turner of the Year," it has also become a Sunday Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Spiegel bestseller.

Influenced by folklore and magical realism, Evie has carved out a unique style that is all her own, charming readers around the world with her warm and uplifting narratives. Drawing inspiration from the unseen forces that shape our lives and the healing power of storytelling, novels like The Story Collector and The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris invite the reader to embrace the magic that already exists in our ordinary lives. Evie's new novel, The Violin Maker's Secret, is perfect for those who love music, mystery and magic!

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The brand new book from the Sunday Timesbestselling author of The Lost Bookshop!

On any given day, there are thousands of items slowly gathering dust in the Lost and Found of Heathrow Airport. Unknown to anyone, hidden among the clutter, is a very special object that can change the fortunes of those who possess it - a violin of rare beauty and power.

Now, as if by chance, it has fallen into the hands of three strangers...

Baggage claim agent Devlin, retired teacher Walter, and appraiser Gabrielle have nothing in common, but can these three unlikely guardians unlock the secrets of the violin?

With heartfelt moments, unexpected connections, and a mystery that lingers long after the final page, this is Evie Woods at her very best.

Praise for Evie Woods 'An original and captivating story vibrating with charm, warmth, humour and vitality. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, [...] a gripping and full bodied read. Deeply satisfying.' Santa Montefiore

'A love letter to music, a hug for new friendship, and a literary orchestral scoreconducted in Woods' spellbinding prose.' Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight House

'A beautifully melodic tale, full of heart, hope, and mystery.*The Violin Maker's Secretis a welcome reminder that there is magic to be found within our everyday lives.' *Hazel Gayno*r, New York Times bestselling author of Before Dorothy*

'A spellbinding love letter to musicand all who are moved by it. It's enchanting from the opening page until the gloriously uplifting ending. I adored it.' Lisa Timoney, author of The Daughter She Gave Away

'Beautifully written and captures the wonder and awe that a story can bring to its reader...a delightful story for any book lover...an ode to storytelling and the connections that books can make!'

'Wowwww!! It's been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in one...It takes you on a journey like most books do, but this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always'

'Romantic and magical, an adventure to be enjoyed.'

'This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn't put it down til the end'