Ghost Music by Alice McVeigh was tale of the Orchestra of London and its many musicians and other staff, as well as other orchestras and their musical staff. The story centers around the cello section and a new/old cellist, William, who moves from one orchestra to the other due to personal circumstances which cause some gossip among the sections of the orchestra.

There are affairs and late nights which cause consternation and drama among the players and maestros. All of which happens wherever you work, but this drama seems to center on a cello purchased by William for use when the orchestra is on the road. The instrument seems to be inhabited by its own will and musical talents which affects William’s playing in a good way. It also exerts its will on other members of the orchestra is some strange ways.

Ghost Music uses many colloquialisms and cliches which make it hard at times to get the meaning of the passages and there is quite a lengthy list of characters to keep track of, which I found confusing. But, by the end of the story, the loose ends come together and it all makes sense except for, of course, the cello with a mind of its own, without which there would be no story.

Overall, Ghost Music is a story unlike any other. You will enjoy it, especially if you know Britishisms and like books about music.

Thanks to Netgalley for the prepublication copy to read and review.