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The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
4.0

A Black classical musician discovers that his family’s heirloom violin is priceless.  Just before a prestigious competition, the violin is stolen and a claim is made on it by the family of the man who enslaved his great-grandfather. 
 
THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY made for not only a great mystery/thriller read but also provided a compelling portrait of a Black musician in the predominantly white classical music field.  This exploration gave a deeper emotional resonance than the average mystery book.