Natashka (Paperback)

Ruti Worrall

ISBN 10: 183574480X / ISBN 13: 9781835744802

Published by The Book Guild Ltd, Kibworth, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. The mystery surrounding the disappearance of one of the finest violins ever made, The Natashka, draws in unlikely accomplices: Matti Spivack, a brilliant violinist who believes the Natashka to be his by right; his conductor friend, Mike Sokolov; and Maya Solomon, a member of the orchestra, whose grandmother claims to have owned the elusive Natashka.The mysterious Natashka casts a dangerous shadow over their lives. The missing violin has haunted musicians and violin makers ever since the death of its last owner. Reluctantly, Maya joins the search for the violin, putting herself and her grandmother in the path of danger.Maya finds herself unable to control the passion Matti provokes in her. She is intensely drawn to him while at the same time is repelled by his arrogance. A precious antique violin is missing. The rising star of the violin, who was destined to own it, embarks on a dangerous search, dragging along, rather reluctantly, two musician friends. The search evokes frictions, desires and heartbreaks. The legendary Natashka, like a jealous woman, demands total devotion. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Natashka (Paperback)
• Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd, Kibworth
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 183574480X
• ISBN 13: 9781835744802
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The mystery surrounding the disappearance of one of the finest violins ever made, The Natashka, draws in unlikely accomplices: Matti Spivack, a brilliant violinist who believes the Natashka to be his by right; his conductor friend, Mike Sokolov; and Maya Solomon, a member of the orchestra, whose grandmother claims to have owned the elusive Natashka.

 

The mysterious Natashka casts a dangerous shadow over their lives. The missing violin has haunted musicians and violin makers ever since the death of its last owner. Reluctantly, Maya joins the search for the violin, putting herself and her grandmother in the path of danger.

 

Maya finds herself unable to control the passion Matti provokes in her. She is intensely drawn to him while at the same time is repelled by his arrogance.

About the Author

Ruti Worrall is a professional musician who has performed as a pianist and choir conductor, but her heart has always been in writing, primarily for the theatre. Five of her plays were produced on the London Fringe, and one was broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Her first novel, The Body in the Synagogue, was published in January 2026.