- Paperback: 278 pages
- Publisher: Spiderwize (5 Sep 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1908128305
- ISBN-13: 978-1908128300
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 406,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When twelve ageing musicians are devastated by their exclusion from a breakaway orchestra, TV film composer Frank Morrison sets out to repair the damage and give them a new sense of purpose, by forming a retro dance band. After a hesitant start, they are soon reproducing the wonderful romantic sounds of the 1930s and before long, dedication and soaring enthusiasm lead to a string of successful engagements. Meanwhile, Frank's personal life becomes increasingly complex with the involvement of the athletic and appealing Regional Produce Candidate and the enigmatic Sarah. His professional life is no less hectic: he is soon working flat out with an impossible workload and, in his exhausted state, he still has to prepare the band for the most demanding gig of all.
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Second Wind is a story set in West Yorkshire. It follows the fortunes of a group of senior citizens who, through an acrimonious situation that arose in the orchestra that they were members of, found themselves redundant.
Encouraged by Frank, the main character, a forty something professional composer and musician, they form the New Albion Dance Orchestra.
When it comes to music Ray Hobbs knows his stuff. A musician himself, his knowledge and love of music very quickly becomes evident to the reader.
The characters are well crafted and believable. They will appeal to all but especially to anyone who has spent more than ten minutes in West Yorkshire.
There is, of course, romance in the story. Against the odds Frank finds the perfect relationship having gone through the trauma of a divorce.
This is a fascinating book written that will appeal to just about anyone. Its strength lies in its believability. I thoroughly enjoyed it and heartily recommend it.
Encouraged by Frank, the main character, a forty something professional composer and musician, they form the New Albion Dance Orchestra.
When it comes to music Ray Hobbs knows his stuff. A musician himself, his knowledge and love of music very quickly becomes evident to the reader.
The characters are well crafted and believable. They will appeal to all but especially to anyone who has spent more than ten minutes in West Yorkshire.
There is, of course, romance in the story. Against the odds Frank finds the perfect relationship having gone through the trauma of a divorce.
This is a fascinating book written that will appeal to just about anyone. Its strength lies in its believability. I thoroughly enjoyed it and heartily recommend it.
A warm and touching journey of many layers which had me gripped to the end. I enjoyed the well written characters and their respective stories. I just wish there was a sequel and more from Frank.
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