When a foundling rescues an abandoned violin, his future mysteriously links with a crime…and a miracle.

A CAPTIVATED ORPHAN

It’s 1941, in the idyllic Adirondacks. A wondrous violin is charming six-year-old Douglas Tryzyna. In her wordless language she tells him they are destined to spark kindness and joy, together. Overawed, Douglas names the violin Magic Muriel. His guardian, perturbed by her charge’s infatuation, seeks help.

AN ARROGANT FATHER & A RESENTFUL SON

Professor Stoya, recent Berlin émigré, accepts Douglas into his music conservatory. This teacher, who craves fame for himself and his obstinate son, knows exactly how to trap Douglas, long-term, for his purposes. Douglas, an avid student, falls prey to the Professor’s dictates, and worse, he’s stuck with Will’s fickle friendship. No complaints about piano student, Violette, who captures his heart.

 AN OPPORTUNITY & OBSESSION

1953. Just when Douglas’ benevolent destiny with Magic Muriel seems possible, a clash of desires sets off a chain reaction of ruinous events. For Douglas only one thing is certain. Navigating a fractured future will require courage, forgiveness, and the balm of human kindness.

A STARTLING COMING-OF-AGE TALE that twines magical realism with musical history and legend. The Violin Thief explores complexities of the human heart, and the grace of music.