A Black violinist’s heirloom Stradivarius is stolen before a major competition, blending mystery with themes of racism and ambition.
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A Black violinist’s heirloom Stradivarius is stolen before a major competition, blending mystery with themes of racism and ambition.
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GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK! • Ray McMillian is a Black classical musician on the rise—undeterred by the pressure and prejudice of the classical music world — when a shocking theft sends him on a desperate quest to recover his great-great-grandfather’s heirloom violin on the eve of the most prestigious musical competition in the world. “I loved The Violin Conspiracy for exactly the same reasons I loved The Queen’s Gambit : a surprising, beautifully rendered underdog hero I cared about de...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Girlfriend relationship; mild romance without explicit scenes
Violence & gore
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Graphic torture in slavery backstory; racially motivated violence
Profanity
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Strong language and racial slurs recur throughout
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Systemic racism in classical music and society is central
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Parental neglect, psychological abuse, enslavement; SA allusions
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