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What features of the detective novel does Slocumb use in order to explore the theft of the violin?
Ghostly encounters are frequent in the novel, from Ray’s ancestors to Janice in the Epilogue. What is the effect of this motif?
Choose one of the musical pieces that Ray plays throughout the novel and explore its origins. Why do you think the author chose to include that piece, and what relationship does it have to the novel’s themes?
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