Violin ** 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINTING **

FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING with Full Number Line hardcover book. Black embossed paper boards with gold foil lettering on spine. Boards are rigid and warp-free. Spine is flat and square. Corners are crisp. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. Pages are clean, crisp and bright. Perfect to give as a gift or for your own personal collection! DUST JACKET complete, NOT price-clipped [£16.99]. Protected in a Brodart archival book jacket cover. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now to request pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Violin: A Novel by Anne Rice follows Triana Becker, a 54-year-old grieving widow in New Orleans who is haunted by Stefan, the ghost of a Russian violinist. Stefan plays a magical Stradivarius and pulls Triana through time into 19th-century Vienna, entangling them in a turbulent battle over grief, memory, and music. Core Characters Triana Becker: A wealthy, deeply depressed woman mourning the loss of her husband Karl and past family members, who once dreamed of playing the violin. Stefan: A tormented, charismatic ghost of a Russian aristocrat and virtuoso fiddler who tries to drive Triana to madness with his music. Historical Figures: Ghosts and memories of famous composers, including Beethoven, who act as mentors and background presences. Plot Progression The Loss: The story starts in New Orleans as Triana falls into profound despair after her husband Karl dies. The Haunting: Stefan appears, playing haunting melodies on his ghostly Stradivarius violin. Time Travel: Stefan takes Triana on a journey through time and history to Vienna, showing her the scenes of his life, his mentors, and his death. Resolution: After confronting her deep-seated pain and learning through the supernatural connection, Triana finds a transformed sense of peace and unexpected musical talent.…