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Nothing captures the charm of Edinburgh like the bestselling Isabel Dalhousie series of novels featuring the insatiably curious philosopher and woman detective. Whether investigating a case or a problem of philosophy, the indefatigable Isabel Dalhousie, one of fiction's most richly developed amateur detectives, is always ready to pursue the answers to all of life's questions, large and small. Isabel has been asked to discreetly investigate the candidates for the position of headmaster at a local boys' school. The board has three final candidates but has received an anonymous letter alleging that one of them is not suitable.What she discovers about the candidates is surprising, but what she discovers about herself and about Jamie, the father of her young son, turns out to be equally revealing. Isabel's investigation will have her exploring issues of ambition, as well as of charity, forgiveness, and humility, as she moves nearer and nearer to some of the most hidden precincts of the human heart.
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"I just love the Isabel Dalhousie series. She wonders about such wonderful things, it makes you stop and think and that's what I love, to stop and wonder about little things. I wish I had a Brother Fox in my garden, alas in my part of the world, no foxes ;-) "
— Sophiene (4 out of 5 stars)
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McCall Smith has created a WD where humor is gentle, suffering is acknowledged but not foregrounded, and efforts to do good are usually rewarded. It’s a wonderful place to visit, even if we don’t get to live there.
— Washington Post
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" Really too thin and without too much depth. Light reading. "
— Laurie, 6/28/2011 -
" It seems that Isabelle is just a reincarnation of Mma Ramotse. Still, an enjoyable, quick read. "
— Megan, 6/27/2011 -
" What can I say? I cannot get enough of Isabel Dalhousie. There were so many unforgettable last sentences of chapters here that I ended up taking a lot longer to finish due to the savoring of those. What a writer McCall Smith is. "
— Tomi-Ann, 6/26/2011 -
" Love the writing style but I miss Precious Ramotswe "
— Carol, 6/14/2011 -
" I have read all of this series of books set in Edinburgh, Scotland. I obviously like them. They are just fun, rather intellectual, reading. "
— Martha, 6/5/2011 -
" The story-line is dull and the characters are a little flat. Isobel often comes across as whiny and insecure. "
— Jill, 6/2/2011 -
" Isabel's character has evolved to someone I can better tolerate. With love and a baby now in her life, she's not the know-it-all we were introduced to in The Sunday Philosophy Club. Surely won't read the stories in-between. I hear Corduroy Mansions is good. "
— Susan, 5/31/2011 -
" I really am not a fan of this series. I just keep reading it because I like the other series so much. "
— Corrie, 5/29/2011 -
" Another delightful book about Isabel Dalhousie. "
— Ngdecker, 5/18/2011 -
" This series is so pleasant. It's not really a mystery, just a peek into a life far more interesting than one's own... And yet fairly mundane. Good times. Also perfect for a morning sick in bed. "
— Margaret, 5/18/2011
About Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie series, 44 Scotland Street novels, Corduroy Mansions series, the Perfect Passion Company novels, and more. He has also written stand-alone novels, books for children, and nonfiction works. In 2004 he was named the British Book Awards Author of the Year and Booksellers Association Author of the Year. He is professor emeritus of medical law at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland 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.
About Davina Porter
Davina Porter has been enthralling listeners for over twenty-five years with her ability to mine the psychological depths of the characters she reads and bring them convincingly to life. In 2006, she won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Female Narration and in 2004 for Best Inspirational Literature Narration. She has been honored as an AudioFile Golden Voice and has won nineteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actress, she has appeared on stage at the Vineyard Playhouse and the Square One Theater, among others.