When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Joshua Barone THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY By Brendan Slocumb Classical music stars lead ...

Good morning, and welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter ... novelist Brendan Slocumb makes music a vital part of his debut mystery, “The Violin Conspiracy,” our February read.

You can watch Slocumb’s virtual conversation with Times classical music critic Mark Swed ... Published in 2022, “The Violin Conspiracy” is the book club’s February selection.

This outstanding piece of music was composed by Miklos Rozsa. Christmas song ... sure that my audience will love it too. You and your violin seem inseparable. Do you use your Strad for all ...