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by Alexander McCall Smith (Author)
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Abacus (7 May 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0349121141
  • ISBN-13: 978-0349121147
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,279 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 ...


About the Author

Following a distinguished career as a Professor of Medical Law, Alexander McCall Smith has turned to writing full-time. He is the author of over sixty books on a wide array of subjects, and his books have been translated into forty-five languages. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Life goes on in Edinburgh, 15 Jun 2009
By Deborah (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
I love this series. The style of writing is so gentle and unassuming, that I tend to think that nothing very much has happened - except that when I look back, of course things have happened, and some of them pretty dramatic, with Matthew's Dolphin and poor Lard. It's nice to see Ian Rankin making another appearence, Bruce is developing interestingly - which I never thought would happen - and I so wanted Bertie to make a bid for freedom, but for now, I suppose, Cubs will do. (I do find it hard to find that after all of these books, he's still only six. I'd rather like him to be older now.) The touches of humour are, as always, wonderful, and having been rather disappointed by La's Orchestra Saves the World, this book was was a huge pleasure to read. I also love the illustrations.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Unbearable Lightness of Scones, 1 Jun 2009
By Suzanne Godfrey (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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As always Alexander McCall Smith weaves a story which draws the reader in and gives the characters a realism which makes them seem totally familiar.
I am always left hoping there will be another book very soon.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The very bearable lightness of McCall Smith, 24 Jun 2009
By Elda Lamberti (Milan, Italy) - See all my reviews
Any time I finish a book in the 44 Scotland Street Series I start longing for the next one! Little Bertie is a trusted friend, and so are Domenica, and Angus, Big Lou and the wonderfully vain Bruce: not so happy about that Elspeth girl marrying Matthew, but you can't really have everything! The great thing about these novels is that you are never disappointed, every character is so well described, their approach to life and troubles is so understandable, so common, and yet so unbearably light! I went to Edinburgh after reading the first two books, and it felt like home... Thank you Mr. McCall-Smith!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Losing interest...
Having read, and for the most part, enjoyed many of AMS's other books including most of the No. 1 Ladies Detective series and the previous 44 Scotland St books, I was disappointed... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not like the No 1 detective lady books
I choose this having enjoyed the No 1 detective lady series of books by the same author. I like a book that is not too complex that I can pick up and read for a short while at... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sue H

4.0 out of 5 stars Another success
Another great book about 44 Scotland Street. Angus gets a bit "Sunday Philosopher" at times but great. And poor Bertie has to catch a break soon.
Published 3 months ago by Ms. L. Hill

4.0 out of 5 stars Light as a scone
A delightful read, you feel you are in Edinburgh - perhaps a neighbour in Scotland Street. Pack it for your holiday read.
Published 4 months ago by M. Nutter

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother
I had come to the end of The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series so thought I would try McCall Smith's other works, but this was boring, repetitive and I gave up after 2 chapters... Read more
Published 4 months ago by alimarcam

2.0 out of 5 stars Sorry, I don't get it!
This is the first of Alexander McCall Smith's books that I've read, and is likely to be the last. Maybe I'm missing something, but it just never gets going - it's like reading the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by James Robinson

5.0 out of 5 stars Typical of the series
If you like the series, you'll like this. As a Scot now living in England, this book is a perfect antidote to home sickness. Once you start it's difficult to put down. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ee Vee

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