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Alexander McCall Smith
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12 April 2012 Corduroy Mansions (Book 3)

Corduroy Mansions, Pimlico is an oasis of old-fashioned civilisation, its inhabitants considerate and peace-loving. But beneath the polite exterior seismic change is stirring.

Barbara Ragg makes an eye-popping discovery about her stolid Scottish suitor's past, while Oedipus Snark - newly appointed and tirelessly self-interested Government Minister - has a close encounter in Switzerland that leaves him a new man all together. Then plucky canine Freddie de la Hay goes missing, and his owner, widower William French, is so shaken by an unexpected declaration of love that he seriously considers making a disappearance himself.

Goodhearted, well-intentioned but often to be found barking up the wrong tree, the residents of Corduroy Mansions remain a thoroughly entertaining example to us all.


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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Abacus (12 April 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0349123853
  • ISBN-13: 978-0349123851
  • Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 2 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 56,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The true elegance of the McCall Smith novel-writing machine lies in the fact that for all the comic absurdity of storylines no sooner have we finished with the story of the reluctant gigolo, for example, than we are being introduced to an English-speaking yeti the stories themselves have a very sure and sometimes detailed moral sensibility. --The Scotsman

His thinking is subtle, his observations of human nature and society acute, his plotting watertight, his characters vivid and his turn of phrase sometimes astonishingly beautiful and moving. --Sydney Morning Herald --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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* The third novel in the London-based Corduroy Mansions series from Alexander McCall Smith, comparable in warmth and humour to 44 Scotland Street

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars It's not Scotland Street 8 July 2011
Format:Hardcover
I enjoy the Corduroy Mansions series, but I do feel that Alexander McCall Smith never really gets to grips with London in the same way that he handles Edinburgh - this is, of course, unsurprising, as he is an Edinburgh resident. Without the numerous references to real places (Valvonna & Crolla, the Scottish Gallery, etc) and people, the London books seem to me less compelling. There is nothing "London" about the characters, as there is "Edinburgh" about Angus Lordie and Cyril. The characters in A Conspiracy of Friends could really be anywhere.

Having said that, I do think this series is improving as it goes along, and as the characters become better defined. I now really want to know what is going to happen to William and Freddie De La Hay - Alexander McCall Smith definitely has a way with writing about dogs.

As one of the previous reviewers says, these books are extremely comforting, with some laugh out loud moments. I will most certainly look forward to the next instalment, even though Scotland Street will always be my favourite series.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Another enjoyable read 12 Jun 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
With the exception of the No. 1 Ladies........I really enjoy Alexander McCall Smith's books.

My favourites are the ones set in Edinburgh because there feels something very real about them, that the characters do exist and if l were to visit the city l would come across them in everyday life.

This novel contains a set of delightful characters who live in London and behave in a mostly ideal/admirable way. When they stray this behaviour is seen as an aberration and they quickly return to a moral way of life. This and the philosophical insights that feature are the reasons the books appeal to me.

The storyline is not too heavy and l don't hurt my brain thinking about the rights and wrongs but simply enjoy.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A treat for McCall Smith fans; well-written and funny Just when you thought you knew all about the existing characters, he springs surprises. I read this in two days and now am wanting the next instalments.
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Another great story - I just love the characters and how the story lines are new but some how familiary
Published 20 days ago by Jenni Stephens
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Extremely quick delivery and very well packed to ensure no damage.
I will certainly use this company again. (Doonhill books)
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As always Mr McCall Smith writes with such amazing insight and manages to put into words the idocincranses that make each person individual. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Steve Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
As always, Alexander McCall Smith takes you on a journey of humanity, with twists and turns, and bumps along the way. Can't wait to read the next one !
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Catriona Brittenden
5.0 out of 5 stars I like McCall's style
As usual, a good absorbing read with McCall introducing many disparate characters and then drawing the various strings to a satisfying conclusion
Published 2 months ago by R. Thexton
5.0 out of 5 stars Astute, optimistic, unsentimental and hilarious
Alexander McCall Smith writes more about the occupants of 'Corduroy mansions' and their escapaids. As usual he is astute, optimistic, unsentimental, and hilarious.
Published 3 months ago by someone
4.0 out of 5 stars Corduroy Mansions A Conspiracy of friends.
A relaxed read, quite enjoyable, but not as well received as previous volumes in this series. One gets the impression that the author was in difficulty in ending this.
Published 3 months ago by sailor75
5.0 out of 5 stars How good can it get?
How good can it get? A new Alexander McCall Smith series. More new friends to have in one's life. He never disappoints. Please keep them coming!
Published 3 months ago by stylish maven
3.0 out of 5 stars IT'S STARTING TO GET BORING!
WHILST I ENJOY THE SIMPLE STRUCTURE OF THESE BOOKS AND FOLLOWING THE CHARACTERS IN THEIR DAILY LIVES I DO FEEL THAT THE COST OF SUCH A SHORT BOOK WITH VERY LITTLE CONTENT IS... Read more
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