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Isabel is asked to help a wealthy Scottish landowner who has been robbed of a valuable painting. This painting, by the celebrated French artist Nicolas Poussin, had been earmarked for ultimate donation to the Scottish National Gallery. The owner is uncomfortable about an approach he has received from the thieves and hopes that Isabel will assist him. She agrees in spite of the misgivings of her husband, Jamie. There is also the question of the thieves' identities. Could they be people who are rather close to the owner? It begins to look as if this may be so . . . Against the backdrop of this intriguing case, Isabel leads her day-to-day life, coping with issues small and large. One small issue is whether her three-year-old son, Charlie, is a budding mathematical genius and what should be done about it. And then there is the question of whether she should help a young man employed in her niece's delicatessen to live with his girlfriend against the wishes of the girlfriend's parents. The answers to both of these questions test Isabel's qualities as a parent, a philosopher, and a friend.

About the Author :
Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the beloved bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie series, the Portuguese Irregular Verbs series, the 44 Scotland Street series, and the Corduroy Mansions series. He is also the author of numerous children s books. He is professor emeritus of medical law at the University of Edinburgh and has served with many national and international organizations concerned with bioethics. He was born in what is now known as Zimbabwe and taught law at the University of Botswana. He lives in Scotland. Visit his website at www.alexandermccallsmith.com.

Review :
Praise for the Isabel Dalhousie series

"McCall Smith's talent for dialogue is matched only by his gift for characterization. It's hard to believe that he could make up a character as complex and unique as Isabel. She is by turns fearless, vulnerable, headstrong and insecure, but always delightful."
--Chicago Tribune

"Readers get to soak up the cozy atmosphere of this Scottish university town and McCall Smith's gentle good will."
--The Boston Globe

"Entertaining and enchanting reading about characters you think you know--and wish you did."
--Las Vegas Review-Journal

"McCall Smith's contemporary cozies have proved that crimes need not be punishable by death to provide a satisfying read . . . A genteel, wisdom-filled entertainment."
--Los Angeles Times

Praise for the Isabel Dalhousie series

McCall Smith s talent for dialogue is matched only by his gift for characterization. It s hard to believe that he could make up a character as complex and unique as Isabel. She is by turns fearless, vulnerable, headstrong and insecure, but always delightful.
Chicago Tribune
Readers get to soak up the cozy atmosphere of this Scottish university town and McCall Smith s gentle good will.
The Boston Globe
Entertaining and enchanting reading about characters you think you know and wish you did.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
McCall Smith s contemporary cozies have proved that crimes need not be punishable by death to provide a satisfying read . . . A genteel, wisdom-filled entertainment.
Los Angeles Times" Praise for the Isabel Dalhousie series
McCall Smith s talent for dialogue is matched only by his gift for characterization. It s hard to believe that he could make up a character as complex and unique as Isabel. She is by turns fearless, vulnerable, headstrong and insecure, but always delightful.
" Chicago Tribune"
Readers get to soak up the cozy atmosphere of this Scottish university town and McCall Smith s gentle good will.
" The Boston Globe"
Entertaining and enchanting reading about characters you think you know and wish you did.
" Las Vegas Review-Journal "
McCall Smith s contemporary cozies have proved that crimes need not be punishable by death to provide a satisfying read . . . A genteel, wisdom-filled entertainment.
" Los Angeles Times"" Praise for the Isabel Dalhousie series
"McCall Smith's talent for dialogue is matched only by his gift for characterization. It's hard to believe that he could make up a character as complex and unique as Isabel. She is by turns fearless, vulnerable, headstrong and insecure, but always delightful."
"--Chicago Tribune"
"Readers get to soak up the cozy atmosphere of this Scottish university town and McCall Smith's gentle good will."
"--The Boston Globe"
"Entertaining and enchanting reading about characters you think you know--and wish you did."
"--Las Vegas Review-Journal "
"McCall Smith's contemporary cozies have proved that crimes need not be punishable by death to provide a satisfying read . . . A genteel, wisdom-filled entertainment."
"--Los Angeles Times" Praise for the Isabel Dalhousie series

"McCall Smith's talent for dialogue is matched only by his gift for characterization. It's hard to believe that he could make up a character as complex and unique as Isabel. She is by turns fearless, vulnerable, headstrong and insecure, but always delightful."
"--Chicago Tribune"

"Readers get to soak up the cozy atmosphere of this Scottish university town and McCall Smith's gentle good will."
"--The Boston Globe"

"Entertaining and enchanting reading about characters you think you know--and wish you did."
"--Las Vegas Review-Journal "

"McCall Smith's contemporary cozies have proved that crimes need not be punishable by death to provide a satisfying read . . . A genteel, wisdom-filled entertainment."
"--Los Angeles Times"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780307990808
  • Publisher: Random House USA Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Random House Inc
  • Edition: Large type / large print edition
  • No of Pages: 410
  • Sub Title: The Uncommon Appeal Of Clouds
  • ISBN-10: 030799080X
  • Publisher Date: 23 Oct 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N


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