In "The Lost Stradivarius," John Meade Falkner weaves a captivating tale steeped in the realms of mystery and the occult. The narrative follows the journey of a young man, the protagonist, who becomes entangled in the seductive allure of a rare Stradivarius violin rumored to possess supernatural powers. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century England, Falkner's prose is rich and atmospheric,...