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MADE IN ITALY—Strings Attached

Four Seasons of An Italian Violin

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Pub Date 3 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 16 Nov 2024

Old Stone Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles


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Description

An extraordinary, life-changing journey across continents and time.

One night in 1980, through a series of improbable events, a fine, old Italian violin came into the lives of Tom and Cheri Lyon Kelley. Naturally, they were curious to learn its story: Where was it made? When? By whom? And how did it make its way from the Old World to the New?

Their quest for answers led them to people and places they never could have anticipated, from some of the loveliest villas in Italy to the sordid underworld of violin fakes, frauds, and thefts. 

An extraordinary, life-changing journey across continents and time.

One night in 1980, through a series of improbable events, a fine, old Italian violin came into the lives of Tom and Cheri Lyon...


A Note From the Publisher
Other contributors: Jill Johnson Keeney, Editor, Deividas Jablonskis, cover design

eBook: 9781938462672

Other contributors: Jill Johnson Keeney, Editor, Deividas Jablonskis, cover design

eBook: 9781938462672


Advance Praise

"An appealingly personal and informative journey through the life of a violin and the couple who 'own' it."—KIRKUS REVIEWS

"Made in Italy tells the story of an American couple’s enchanting romp through Italy chasing food, wine, music—and the history of a rare, old, Cremonese violin.”

—Michelle Mandro, Founder, Wine Country Women

"What a pleasure to follow the history of this remarkable violin, which is in the hands of an artist who not only appreciates its tonal qualities but also is resolute in keeping its story alive.”

—Wyatt Warren, Kenneth Warren & Sons, Ltd. Violins, Chicago, Il

"The story of a marriage intertwined with the story of a magnificent violin. Captivating reading! Such an interesting book!”

—James Rightmyer, D.M.A., Fellow, the American Guild of Organists, St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church

"Part history, part travelogue, Made in Italy takes you into a part of the music world you may never have thought about but will be happy to experience. Charming and thrilling, informative and action-packed, all at the same time.”

—Vincenzo de Michelis, Tauck Tours 

"An appealingly personal and informative journey through the life of a violin and the couple who 'own' it."—KIRKUS REVIEWS

"Made in Italy tells the story of an American couple’s enchanting romp...


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ISBN 9781938462665
PRICE US$19.95 (USD)
PAGES 180

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