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The Lost Art Of Gratitude

By Alexander McCall Smith
Series: Isabel Dalhousie Novels
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In The Lost Art of Gratitude by Alexander McCall Smith, Isabel Dalhousie returns in another philosophical and thought-provoking tale. As a philosopher and editor, Isabel finds herself juggling personal and professional challenges while helping others navigate ethical dilemmas. Amid the complexities of human relationships, the story beautifully explores themes of gratitude and the choices people make, all set against the charming backdrop of Edinburgh.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This charming instalment in the Isabel Dalhousie series may appeal to you if you enjoy gentle mysteries blended with philosophical musings. The story weaves humour and wit into its exploration of human nature, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate character-driven narratives and moral dilemmas set against an Edinburgh backdrop.

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The Lost Art Of Gratitude

* The new Isabel Dalhousie novel

* The new Isabel Dalhousie novel

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Isabel Dalhousie, philosopher and amateur solver of other people's problems, meets an old foe, Minty Auchterlonie, at a birthday party attended by their young children. Ambitious Minty, now the head of a small investment bank, is in trouble with her shareholders. Isabel becomes involved and is drawn into a murky world of financial concealment.

Minty is not the only high-flier in Isabel's life; her niece Cat has just become engaged to a tightrope-walking stuntman. Isabel fears his next job—and the engagement—could end in disaster. Meanwhile, her own boyfriend Jamie has marriage in mind too...

The Lost Art Of Gratitude by Alexander McCall Smith explores themes of ambition, risk, and relationships with characteristic wit and insight.

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The Lost Art Of Gratitude is celebrated for its discreet charm, as noted by the Mail on Sunday. The Scotsman observes that like Barbara Pym, McCall Smith highlights the importance of life's small details.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349120546

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 183g

Pages: 256

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Alexander McCall Smith Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Isabel Dalhousie Novels

About the Author

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over eighty books on a wide array of subjects. For many years he was Professor of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and served on national and international bioethics bodies. Then in 1999 he achieved global recognition for his award-winning No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and thereafter devoted his time to the writing of fiction, including the 44 Scotland Street and the von Igelfeld series. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife Elizabeth, a doctor.

Previous Books:

The Forgotten Affairs of Youth, Bertie Plays the Blues, A Conspiracy of Friends, The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection, The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party, The Cleverness of Ladies

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