A Distant View of Everything
$15.12
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
10 April 2018
Summary
Recently distracted by the arrival of her and Jamie’s second son, Magnus, Isabel Dalhousie - philanthropic editor of the Review of Applied Ethics - is anxious. The next issue of the Review is far from ready, her eldest, Charlie, is jealous, and their housekeeper, Grace, has an officious approach to childcare. With some relief, Isabel returns to helping out at her niece Cat’s delicatessen, where surely the most taxing duty is the preparation of sandwiches.
It’s not long before Isabel’s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349142692 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0349142696 |
| Author: | Alexander McCall Smith |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 10 April 2018 |
| Weight: | 194g |
| Dimensions: | 201mm x 137mm x 15mm |
| Series: | Isabel Dalhousie Novels |
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Isabel Dalhousie’s charm is undeniable
Like [Barbara] Pym, McCall Smith believes that the small stuff in life matters * Scotsman *Brimming with discreet charm * Mail on Sunday *Isabel Dalhousie’s charm is undeniable * Sunday Times *Delightful * Sunday Telegraph *McCall Smith’s greatest gift as a writer - and God knows this is just one of many - is that he can write likeable characters * New Statesman *In ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH’S delightful new Isabel Dalhousie novel A DISTANT VIEW OF EVERYTHING, Isabel risks antagonising husband Jamie, as she investigates a suspiciously amorous surgeon * Good Housekeeping *McCall Smith’s distinctively charming writing style makes this book a very easy summer read * Scottish Field *A delightful read * Mature Times *
About The Author
Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world’s longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.
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