"The Little Violinist" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is the story of James Speaight, a highly unknown child prodigy. Speaight, a master of the violin, is probably known most for his sudden death which kept him from achieving the widespread fame his talent deserved. This book honors this young man by describing his life, his talent, and his sudden demise so his memory can be remembered and revered by those in and outside of the music world.