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Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers

By Alexander McCall Smith
Series: 44 Scotland Street
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Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers by Alexander McCall Smith follows young Bertie Pollock as he navigates the ups and downs of life in Edinburgh. With his overbearing mother, unconventional school experiences, and zany friends, Bertie's charming adventures highlight the humour and heart of everyday situations. This delightful tale captures the essence of life's simple pleasures amidst the complexities of growing up.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a warm-hearted exploration of everyday human quirks and relationships, infused with wit and whimsy. Fans of gentle humour and charming character studies will likely find great pleasure in this delightful tale set in Edinburgh's lively community.

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Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers

In the tenth anniversary year of his beloved series, Alexander McCall Smith returns with more delightful adventures from the charming eccentrics who reside in Scotland Street.

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As summer blooms in Edinburgh's gardens and Bertie Pollock's birthday appears on the horizon, all at 44 Scotland Street is not cake and sunshine. Newlywed Angus Lordie has been booked by his bride into what he must not call the loony bin; Bruce's first encounter with hot wax brings more anguish than he bargained for; and Bertie's birthday dreams of scout camp and a penknife look set to be replaced by a game of Royal Weddings and a gender-neutral doll.

But fate, an amorous Bedouin and the Dubai Tourist Authority conspire to transport Bertie's mother Irene to a warmer—if not a better—place, and once again in Scotland Street the triumph of human kindness over adversity gives cause for celebration.

Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers by Alexander McCall Smith is a delightful tale that captures the inherent charm and idiosyncrasies of life in Edinburgh's Scotland Street community.

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Alexander McCall Smith is praised for his effortless and remarkable ability to entertain and instruct, reminiscent of Dickens, making him deserving of a large audience. Readers can feel at ease with Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers, as the author provides an engaging and witty exploration of the happenings at 44 Scotland Street.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349140063

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Illustration: Approx. 25 b/w integrated illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 336

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Alexander McCall Smith Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: 44 Scotland Street

About the Author

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

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