The Importance Of Being Seven

Despite inhabiting a great city renowned for its impeccable restraint, the extended family of 44 Scotland Street is trembling on the brink of reckless self-indulgence. Matthew and Elspeth receive startling—and expensive—news on a visit to the Infirmary, Angus and Domenica are contemplating an Italian ménage à trois, and even Big Lou is overheard discussing cosmetic surgery.

But when Bertie Pollock—six years old and impatient to be seven—mislays his meddling mother Irene one afternoon, a valuable lesson is learned: that wish-fulfilment is a dangerous business.

Warm-hearted, wise and very funny, The Importance of Being Seven brings us a fresh and delightful set of insights into philosophy and fraternity among Edinburgh's most loveable residents.