A Promise of Ankles Paperback / softback
by Alexander McCall Smith
Part of the 44 Scotland Street series
Paperback / softback
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Book 14 in the delightful 44 Scotland Street series, by worldwide bestselling author Alexander McCall SmithAt 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
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:336 pages
- Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
- Publication Date:03/06/2021
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- ISBN:9780349144719
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In Stock - More than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:336 pages
- Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
- Publication Date:03/06/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9780349144719