The revolving door of life
Subtitle: a 44 Scotland Street novel
By: Alexander McCall Smith ; Illustrations by Iain McIntosh
Contributors: McIntosh, Iain, illustrator
Series: 44 Scotland Street series -- 10
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9781846973284; 9781101971918
Subjects: Apartment houses; Fiction; Social life and customs
Description: Things are looking up for seven-year-old Bertie Pollock. The arrival of his spirited grandmother and the absence of his meddlesome mother--who is currently running a book club in a Bedouin harem (don't ask)--bring unforeseen blessings: no psychotherapy, no Italian lessons, and no yoga classes. Meanwhile, surprises await Scotland Street's 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 father's fiancée 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 explanation--and an escape route--when accosted by a determined guest at a soirée.
Notes: "Originally published in hardcover in Great Britain by Polygon, an imprint of Birlinn Ltd., Edinburgh, in 2015."--title page verso.