num_pages: 281
description: Excitement abounds when the revolving door of life brings fresh faces and hilarious new developments to the residents of 44 Scotland Street.Things are looking up for seven-year-old Bertie Pollock. The arrival of his spirited grandmother and the absence of his meddlesome motherwho is currently running a book club in a Bedouin harem (dont ask)bring unforeseen blessings: no psychotherapy no Italian lessons and no yoga classes. Meanwhile surprises await Scotland Streets grown-ups. Matthew makes a discovery that could be a major windfall for his family but also presents a worrisome dilemma. Pat learns a secret about her fathers fiance that may shake up her family unless she can convince the perpetually narcissistic Bruce to help her out. And the Duke of Johannesburg finds himself in sudden need of an explanationand an escape routewhen accosted by a determined guest at a soire. From the cunning schemes of the Association of Scottish Nudists to the myriad expressive possibilities of the word aye Alexander McCall Smith guides us through the risks and rewards of friendship love and family with his usual inimitable wit and irresistible charm.
language: English
title: The Revolving Door of Life
publisher: Polygon