La's Orchestra Saves the World: A Novel - Rilegato

McCall Smith, Alexander

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ISBN 10: 0307378381 ISBN 13: 9780307378385

Casa editrice: Pantheon, 2009

Riassunto

A stand-alone work by the author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series finds divorcee Lavender fleeing World War II London and organizing an amateur orchestra that includes a talented Polish refugee who rekindles long-buried feelings.

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Recensione:

"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

L'autore:

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie series, the Portuguese Irregular Vers series, and the 44 Scotland Street Series. He is professor emeritus of medical law at the University of Edinburgh and has served on many national and international bodies concerned with bioethics.  He lives in Scotland.

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• Editore: Pantheon
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0307378381
• ISBN 13: 9780307378385
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 304