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The Unbearable Lightness of Scones: 44 Scotland Street Series: Vol 5

Alexander McCall Smith

The Unbearable Lightness of Scones: 44 Scotland Street Series: Vol 5

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ISBN:
9780349121147

Abacus

An Abacus title

To the casual observer, the great enlightened city of Edinburgh, home of no-nonsense philosophers and cream teas, might appear immune to the rollercoaster of strong emotions. But at 44 Scotland Street, as Matthew and Elspeth embark on the risky enterprise of married love, the raffish portrait painter Angus Lordie has a premonition of disaster. And soon enough Irene Pollock is shocked to learn that her small son Bertie harbours a highly unsuitable ambition; the gloriously vain Bruce discovers a wrinkle and confronts rejection; and Angus finds himself facing the grave consequences of unbridled bliss, not to mention a large Glaswegian gangster bearing gifts . . .

Reviews

Praise for THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BERTIE

  • 'It is McCall Smith's particular genius to be able to look on the brighter side of life, and he's seldom done so more enjoyably' THE SCOTSMAN
  • Praise for 44 SCOTLAND STREET:
  • ‘A joyous, charming portrait of city life and human foibles, which moves beyond its setting to deal with deep moral issues and love, desire and friendship’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

Paperback: £7.99

Published 07/05/2009

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