In this latest instalment ofThe Perfect Passion Company, Katie Donald, with the help of her enigmatic neighbour, William, continues her unwavering endeavour to help lonely hearts find love.
After facilitating a handful of successful romances, Katie Donald is eager to continue helping the lovelorn find connection. Word of her expertise spreads quickly, and more people than ever are flocking to the Perfect Passion Company seeking Katie's advice. With each client's distinctive quirks and unique personalities, Katie finds herself seeking new and creative solutions to locate their perfect match.
With the tenderness of which only McCall Smith is capable,The Perfect Passion Company charmingly illuminates the fascinating psychology of matchmaking, the universal search for love and compassion, and the mysterious spark of attraction that can, at times, catch hold of us all.
About the Author :
Alexander McCall Smithis the author of the highly successfulNo. 1 Ladies' Detective Agencyseries, which has sold over twenty-five million copies. Since then he has devoted his time to the writing of fiction and has seen his various series of books translated into over forty-six languages and become bestsellers throughout the world. These include the44 Scotland Streetnovels, first published as a serial novel in theScotsman, theIsabel Dalhousienovels, theVon Igelfeldseries and theCorduroy Mansionsnovels.
Review :
'The second in a new feel-good series... [from] one of the world’s best-loved and most prolific authors. Brimming with joy and most important of all, love'
'Alexander McCall Smith is... a novelist much like Austen. Choosing the right partner is a serious business, and it is partly a question of compatibility. The business of his heroine Katie is guiding people in the right direction'
'A wonderfully amusing and heartfelt addition to The Perfect Passion Company series set around a dating agency in Edinburgh'
'McCall Smith's novels are shaped by ideas of community, tolerance, and civility'
'as always with McCall Smith there are hidden depths, both psychological and moral, delivered with bubbling humour and wit'
'a beautifully tender novel from the author of 44 Scotland Street'
'As ever, McCall Smith writes beautifully and with a dry wit and warmth to create a novel that envelops you like a lovely warm bath'
'A charming new novel from the beloved author'
'I loved the Edinburgh setting, the characters, an old-fashioned love story, warm and comforting as porridge with a dram'