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With a failed marriage behnd her, La -- short for Lavender -- moves to the Suffolk countryside to nurse her broken heart on the eve of the Second World War. 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 collective tragedy of war, as well as the extraordinary healing power of music.
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"A metaphor for the transformative power of music.... crafted with the author's usual wit, wisdom and grace."
--"Washington Post"
"A big story about love, death, identity and music."
"The Lincoln Journal Star"
"McCall Smith's characters are well-drawn and alive. . . . A satisfying work by a writer . . . who charms many readers."
--"Providence Journal"
Beautifully precise and psychologically acute.
"The Independent," London
"Delightful . . . McCall Smith once again creates unforgettable characters and a story that will resonate with readers across generations . . . A fresh and unforgettable story about the power of human kindness. Highly recommended."
"Booklist "(starred review)
"The evocation of war-torn England, with its palpable mood of defiance, determination and survival, is beautifully caught . . . An excellent recreation of a woman of her time."
"The Scotsman"
"Unlike anything else in McCall Smith's work."
"The Independent "
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"Alexander McCall Smith writes about the enduring, patient qualities of love . . . The novel pays heed to our national yearning for a story to chew on."
"The Times "(London)
"A gentle and uplifting read."
"The Daily Mail
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--"Washington Post"
"A big story about love, death, identity and music."
"The Lincoln Journal Star"
"McCall Smith's characters are well-drawn and alive. . . . A satisfying work by a writer . . . who charms many readers."
--"Providence Journal"
Beautifully precise and psychologically acute.
"The Independent," London
"Delightful . . . McCall Smith once again creates unforgettable characters and a story that will resonate with readers across generations . . . A fresh and unforgettable story about the power of human kindness. Highly recommended."
"Booklist "(starred review)
"The evocation of war-torn England, with its palpable mood of defiance, determination and survival, is beautifully caught . . . An excellent recreation of a woman of her time."
"The Scotsman"
"Unlike anything else in McCall Smith's work."
"The Independent "
""
"Alexander McCall Smith writes about the enduring, patient qualities of love . . . The novel pays heed to our national yearning for a story to chew on."
"The Times "(London)
"A gentle and uplifting read."
"The Daily Mail
""
An inspiring, glouriously atmospheric and deeply affecting stand alone novel
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- PublisherHachette Audio
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1405505664
- ISBN 13 9781405505666
- BindingAudio CD
- Number of pages1
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