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

About the Author
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.

Reviews
** '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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780349122052
Author Alexander McCall Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Abacus
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 211g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 20mm