Evie Woods
One More Chapter
24 February 2026
401
eBook - EPUB
Fiction
ARC via NetGalley
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?
The Violin Maker's Secret is the first book I have read from Evie Woods, and my feelings about it are a little mixed. On the plus side, it was a quick, light read that moved at a good pace and was entertaining from start to finish. I had a lot of fun reading it. The premise was captivating, the multiple POVs worked well for the narration, and the dash of magical realism was enjoyable and different. As a music-lover and musician myself, I also, of course, loved all the musical references and discussions. Where it fell down a little for me was that other parts of the story felt rather far-fetched, coupled with a number of convenient coincidences. That made me feel a bit detached at times as I struggled with my disbelief. However, as I said, I still found it delightfully fun to read; I just had to let go of my skepticism at times. If you like a light read with a dash of historical fiction and dollop of magical realism that also includes some heart-warming human drama, this book is probably worth adding to your list. I am giving it 4 stars.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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