Synopses & Reviews
The bestselling 44 Scotland Street series continues. Pat is forced to deal with the reappearance of Bruce, Angus Lordies dog, Cyril, has been taken away by the authorities, Big Lou is still looking for love and Bertie, the beleaguered Italian-speaking prodigy and saxophonist, now has a little brother, Ulysses, who he can only hope will distract his mother, Irene. Beautifully observed, cleverly detailed, and complete with illustrations by Iain McIntosh, this is classic McCall Smith and a treat for his avid fans as well as his first time readers.
Synopsis
44 SCOTLAND STREET - Book 4
The residents and neighbors of 44 Scotland Street and the city of Edinburgh come to vivid life in these gently satirical, wonderfully perceptive serial novels, featuring six-year-old Bertie, a remarkably precocious boy just ask his mother.
There is never a quiet moment on 44 Scotland Street. In The World According to Bertie, Pat deals with the reappearance of Bruce, which has her heart skipping and not in a pleasant way. Angus Lordie's dog Cyril has been taken away by the authorities, accused of being a serial biter. Unexpectedly, Domenica has offered to help free him. As usual, Big Lou is still looking for love, and handing out coffee and advice to the always contemplative Matthew. And Bertie, the beleaguered Italian-speaking six year old prodigy, now has a little brother, Ulysses, who Bertie hopes will help distract his pushy mother Irene. Beautifully observed, cleverly detailed, The World According to Bertie is classic McCall Smith and a treat for his avid fans as well as his first time readers."
About the Author
Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the international phenomenon The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series and of the Isabel Dalhousie series. Formerly a professor of law, he now devotes his time to writing. He lives in Scotland.