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44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith
$39.90 NZD
Category: World fiction
One of McCall Smith's particular talents is his ability to portray archetypes without resorting to stereotype or cliche. Thus we immediately recognise the Edinburgh chartered surveyor, stalwart of the Conservative Association, who dreams of membership to Muirfield golf club. We have the pushy Stockbridg ...Show more
44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith
$30.00 NZD
Category: World fiction | Series: 44 Scotland Street Ser.
Bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith brings all the warmth of his extraordinary No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books and the Sunday Philosophy Club series to this witty novel chronicling the lives of the residents of 44 Scotland Street in Edinburgh. Originally serialized in The Scotsman, 44 Scotlan ...Show more
A Conspiracy of Friends (Corduroy Mansions #3) by Alexander McCall Smith
$30.00 NZD
Category: World fiction | Series: Corduroy Mansions Ser.
CORDUROY MANSIONS - Book 3In the Corduroy Mansions series of novels, set in London's hip Pimlico neighborhood, we meet a cast of charming eccentrics, including perhaps the world's most clever terrier, who make their home in a handsome, though slightly dilapidated, apartment block. The universe seems to ...Show more
A Distant View of Everything Isabel Dalhousie Novel #11 by Alexander McCall Smith
$35.00 NZD
Category: World fiction | Series: Isabel Dalhousie Novels Ser.
In this latest installment of the beloved Isabel Dalhousie series, Isabel is called upon to navigate complex social situations both at home and in her community. A new baby brings an abundance of joy to Isabel and her husband, Jamie--but almost-four-year-old Charlie refuses to acknowledge Ma ...Show more
A Promise of Ankles (44 Scotland Street Novel #14) by Alexander McCall Smith
$39.99 NZD
Category: Fiction and NZ Fiction | Series: 44 Scotland Street # 14
We are back in Scotland Street, where Bertie is now living with his father and younger brother, Ulysses, his mother, Irene, having gone off to Aberdeen (at long last, in the view of some). Bertie's father has found a friend, and is trying to get to know her better. Irene, though, may have other ideas. B ...Show more
A Song of Comfortable Chairs (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #23) by Alexander McCall Smith
$34.99 NZD
Category: Fiction and NZ Fiction | Series: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Ser.
The twenty-third book in the perennially adored The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Grace Makutsi's husband, Phuti, is in a bind. An international firm is attempting to undercut his prices in the office furniture market. Phuti has always been concerned with quality and comfort, but this new firm ...Show more
A Song of Comfortable Chairs (No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency #23) by Alexander McCall Smith
$28.00 NZD
Category: Crime and thriller | Series: The\No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Ser.
The twenty-third book in the perennially adored The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Grace Makutsi's husband, Phuti, is in a bind. An international firm is attempting to undercut his prices in the office furniture market. Phuti has always been concerned with quality and comfort, but this new firm ...Show more
Akimbo and the Elephants by Alexander McCall Smith
$15.00 NZD
Category: Children's fiction
When Akimbo sees what poachers do to the elephants on his game reserve, he is determined to stop them. There
Akimbo and the Lions by Alexander McCall Smith
$15.00 NZD
Category: Children's fiction | Reading Level: very good
Thereâs a hungry lion stealing cattle, and Akimboâs father has to catch it! But instead, he traps a cub. The cub wonât survive for long without its mother. Can Akimbo help save itbThe second exciting Akimbo adventure from best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith.
An Innocent Abroad : Life-Changing Trips from 35 Great Writers by Lonely Planet Publications Staff; John Berendt; Dave Eggers; Richard Ford; Pico Iyer; Alexander McCall Smith; Jane Smiley
$30.00 NZD
Category: General Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Travel Literature Ser.
More than 20 well-known writers and celebrities share the travel experiences that shaped their personalities and changed their lives. Contributors include Dave Eggers, Richard Ford, Pico Iyer, John Berendt, Alexander McCall Smith and Jane Smiley. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has ...Show more
Banana Machine by Alexander McCall Smith
$14.00 NZD
Category: Children's fiction
Patty lives with her Aunt Bat on a banana plantation in Jamaica. Unfortunately, as it's such a small plantation, they're having trouble keeping up with the competition, and Aunt Bat is worried they'll have to sell up. Patty needs to think of an idea to turn things around, and fast! Inspiration comes to ...Show more
Bertie Plays the Blues (44 Scotland Street #7) by Alexander McCall Smith
$28.00 NZD
Category: World fiction | Series: 44 Scotland Street Ser.
Even down to its well-set Georgian townhouses, Edinburgh is a hymn to measure and harmony. But on Scotland Street, domestic accord is in short supply. Matthew and Elspeth welcome three new arrivals, though the joys of multiple parenthood are somewhat lost due to sleep deprivation and the difficulties of ...Show more