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A Promise of Ankles

By Alexander McCall Smith

A Promise of Ankles Contemporary literature

A Promise of Ankles

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Book 14 in the delightful 44 Scotland Street series, by worldwide bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith At the bottom of a sharply descending street - in the topographical sense - in Edinburgh's Georgian New Town, new residents have moved in to number 44 Scotland Street, joining the already well-known and much-loved denizens of that remarkable building. They appear to be a bit of a mystery, but so, too, do other things. What exactly did Sister Maria-Fiore, the aphorism-coining socialite nun, find on the No. 23 bus? Could it be the remains of a hitherto unknown Neanderthal, homo Watsoniensis? On the romantic front, long-suffering Stuart's hopes of kindling a new relationship are dashed, thanks to chino-wearing narcissist Bruce, effortlessly exercising his powers of charm. The Promised Land beckons for Bertie who is off to Glagow for a school exchange that takes him doon the watter. Back in Edinburgh, the Duke of Johannesburg's desire to learn a new language, involving his Gaelic-speaking driver Padruig, has gone horribly wrong; to be immersed in a language, it seems, can be a captivating linguistic mistake. And the patrons of Big Lou's cafe are in for a gastronomic treat. In other words, everything in Edinburgh is absolutely normal. 'Perfect escapism' Sunday Times, South Africa 'A vividly surreal cast of outlandish characters [and] McCall Smith's wonderfully wry delivery' Scottish Field
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
2021-06-03
Publication Date:
2021-06-03
Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0349144710
ISBN13:
9780349144719
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
266 g
Height:
124 cm
Width:
193 cm
Thickness:
24 cm
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