La's Orchestra Saves The World by Alexander Mccall Smith
With a failed marriage behind her, La -- short for Lavender -- moves to the Suffolk countryside on the eve of the Second World War to nurse her broken heart. Lonely and at a loss, a friend encourages her to bring the villagers and the men from the local airbase together by forming an amateur orchestra. One of her musician recruits is Feliks, a handsome and enigmatic Polish refugee. A friendship begins to blossom between the two, and La finds her feelings stirring to life again. Poignant, tender and inspiring, La's Orchestra Saves the World celebrates the power of love and friendship in the shadow of the collective tragedy of war, as well as the extraordinary healing power of music.
** 'The evocation of war-torn England, with its palpable mood of defiance, determination and survival, is beautifully caught * SCOTSMAN *
** 'Alexander McCall Smith writes about the enduring, patient qualities of love. . the novel pays heed to our natural yearning for a story to chew on * THE TIMES *
** 'A gentle and uplifting read * DAILY MAIL Books of the Year *
** 'Beautifully precise and psychologically acute * INDEPENDENT *
** 'Alexander McCall Smith writes about the enduring, patient qualities of love. . the novel pays heed to our natural yearning for a story to chew on * THE TIMES *
** 'A gentle and uplifting read * DAILY MAIL Books of the Year *
** 'Beautifully precise and psychologically acute * INDEPENDENT *
Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780349122052 |
| ISBN 10 | 0349122059 |
| Title | La's Orchestra Saves The World |
| Author | Alexander Mccall Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2009-07-02 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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