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The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb follows Ray McMillian, a young Black violinist, whose priceless Stradivarius violin is stolen just as he is preparing for the Tchaikovsky Competition. The narrative explores his journey through systemic racism, familial tension, and the cutthroat world of classical music, as he attempts to recover his violin and fulfill his musical aspirations. This novel contains discussions of racism, enslavement, graphic descriptions of torture, and allusions to sexual assault.