The Charming Quirks Of Others (Isabel Dalhousie Novels) Book 7 McCall Smith, Alexander Summary As well as its advantages, there are drawbacks to the enlightened village that is twenty-first-century Edinburgh, where every Saturday night ears burn at dinner parties across the city, and anyone requiring the investigative abilities of a philosophical soul knows where to find her. As well as its advantages, there are drawbacks to the enlightened village that is twenty-first-century Edinburgh, where every Saturday night ears burn at dinner parties across the city, and anyone requiring the investigative abilities of a philosophical soul knows where to find her. Jillian McKinlay -- wife of a trustee of an illustrious school -- is the latest petitioner; she asks Isabel to look into a poison-pen letter that makes insinuations about applicants for the position of principal. Isabel's niece Cat has another new boyfriend who seems too good to be true. And when a pretty cellist with a tragic story takes a fancy to her husband-to-be, Isabel finds herself contemplating an act of heroic and alarming self-sacrifice. Perfect for fans of Arborist Merchandising Root, Self Service, Custom Stores, Contemporary Fiction, Literature & Fiction, Scottish Historical Romance Books. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 256 pages · Paperback By McCall Smith, Alexander Details ISBN: 9780349123127 Author: McCall Smith, Alexander Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Language: English Publication date: 4 August 2011 Condition: Used – Very Good About the authors McCall Smith, Alexander and Alexander McCall Smith · Publisher: Abacus Software More about this book
