Ghost Music

The Secret Life of an Orchestra

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Pub Date Aug 19 2024 | Archive Date May 04 2025
Warleigh Hall Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

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Description

Gold medallist in the Global Book Awards and standalone sequel to the bestselling WHILE THE MUSIC LASTS, GHOST MUSIC was inspired by the cellist author's years with the BBC Symphony and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras.

GHOST MUSIC finds the fictional Orchestra of London beset by difficulties. Zimetski, a fiery Polish conductor, drives musicians simultaneously to greater performances and personal desperation, while Pete, the orchestral manager, performs damage limitation.

William Mellor, a cellist, buys an antique cello at auction only to discover that it has supernatural qualities. A mysterious young woman then joins the orchestra, captivates the conductor and attempts to seduce William, who is struggling to get back together with his estranged wife. In the end, no force, whether earthly or otherwise, can keep William from confronting the cello’s true nature – as well as his own. 

Gold medallist in the Global Book Awards and standalone sequel to the bestselling WHILE THE MUSIC LASTS, GHOST MUSIC was inspired by the cellist author's years with the BBC Symphony and Royal...


A Note From the Publisher

eBook: 9781916882393

eBook: 9781916882393


Advance Praise

"McVeigh defines an orchestra as ‘a combination of the unlikely and the insufferable, attempting the impossible.’ The same may be said of her novel, which smoothly harmonizes disparate themes and perspectives. Sexy and satirical, the narrative captivatingly chronicles personal politics and the world of music, both ghostly and otherwise."

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 

"McVeigh defines an orchestra as ‘a combination of the unlikely and the insufferable, attempting the impossible.’ The same may be said of her novel, which smoothly harmonizes disparate themes and...


Marketing Plan

This is the second edition of Ghost Music, which was originally published by Orion/Hachette. 


This is the second edition of Ghost Music, which was originally published by Orion/Hachette. 



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ISBN 9781738546138
PRICE $15.99 (USD)
PAGES 387

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