I picked this up at the library and read the whole thing in a matter of hours. The story is set in WWII England, where La, a young widow, moves to Suffolk to start her life again, and with the help of an airman from a base nearby, starts a little orchestra. She also meets a Pole who moves in and out of her life for many years. The novel is about the healing power of music, the strength of people in times of war, the warmth and character of people who live in small communities.
I don't know how McCall Smith manages to turn out so many short novels, but they're all so charmingly written, but are completely natural. There's no artifice about them, but they're beautifully crafted to reach the reader.
I'd ike to read them all!
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