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Corduroy Mansions

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Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith is set in a charming London apartment complex called Corduroy Mansions. The story weaves together the lives of its quirky residents, such as a wine merchant, a talented art student, and a vegetarian dog. Their interactions and personal journeys form a tapestry of gentle humour and observation, reflecting the intricacies of urban life and human relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fond of charming and humorous stories filled with an array of endearing characters and a sense of community spirit. With its delightful depiction of everyday adventures and quirky details, it's ideal for those who appreciate a light-hearted and whimsical narrative set in a vibrant London townhouse. Its wit and warmth might leave you smiling as you explore the lives intertwined in this quaint setting.

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Corduroy Mansions

*The new London-based series from Alexander McCall Smith, comparable in warmth and humour to 44 Scotland Street

*The new London-based series from Alexander McCall Smith, comparable in warmth and humour to 44 Scotland Street

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Welcome to Corduroy Mansions in Pimlico: a temple of Arts and Crafts architecture, with comforting, weathered brickwork and frankly frivolous dormer windows, it is home to a delightfully eccentric cast of Londoners.

In the top flat lives William, with a faithful ex-vegetarian dog named Freddie de la Hay and a freeloading son who he hopes will soon fly the nest. Four lively young women share the first-floor flat, including twinset-and-pearls Caroline from Cheltenham, Dee, vitamin addict and avid subscriber to Anti-oxidant News, and Jenny, a put-upon PA.

And round the corner lives Oedipus Snark MP, possibly the world's only loathsome Lib Dem, who has succeeded in offending everyone he knows and many others besides. But what dark revenge is being plotted by his mother, Berthea Snark, and by his girlfriend, Barbara Ragg...?

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Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith is praised for its quirky and original narrative, crafted with warmth, wit, and intelligence. Readers appreciate the beautifully observed cast of characters and the novel's gentle humour. The book weaves moral dilemmas with a delightful touch of the ridiculous and perfectly timed humour, making it a warm and wise read.

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ISBN: 9780349122397

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Following a distinguished career as a Professor of Medical Law, Alexander McCall Smith has turned to writing full-time. He is the author of over sixty books on a wide array of subjects and his books have been translated into forty-five languages. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife.

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