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In association with Amazon.com EAN: 9780316027397 Format: Import ISBN: 0316027391 Label: Little, Brown Book Group Manufacturer: Little, Brown Book Group Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: October 31, 2007 Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Studio: Little, Brown Book Group Related Items:
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![]() Rating: - still delightfulI was excited to read the next book in Isabel's series, and was far from disappointed. It was everything that previous books have led me to expect, and was a very pleasurable and quick read. I only wish it had picked up earlier in the story - it would have been interesting to hear more about Isabel's pregnancy and Charlie's birth. I did find it interesting that Smith decided to not have Isabel breastfeed, which I think was mainly to free her up for her normal activities - after all, having to ... Read More Rating: - 2 DAY BOOK - VERY GOODI LOVED IT. A 2 day book. I am planning to read everything Smith now. Very Scottish. He does dialogue really well. Can not wait to read his Bertie books as am hoping he has his PG Woodhouse on. Bertie Wooster in a kilt. What the world needs now is more light Scottish romantic comedy. Rating: - Never fails to pleaseAlexander McCall Smith is always a pleasure. I love best his Botswana detective lady, but Isabel Dalhousie is entertaining also. Rating: - A Tale of Two PaintingsThe Careful Use of Compliments (2007) is the fourth mystery novel in the Isabel Dalhousie series, following The Right Attitude to Rain. In the previous volume, Isabel Dalhousie found a lover and broke up an engagement. She also became pregnant. In this novel, Andrew McInnes was a painter who lived and died on the island of Jura. Isabel has a McInnes painting along her stairway. Then she sees an offering of a larger piece on the same subject and goes to view it at the auction house. ... Read More Rating: - Good read from the title to the endAs a mystery reader, you may have discovered that some authors drop you squarely into their plot from paragraph one on their very first page with an adrenalin-pumping, fast-paced chase or dilemma. The characters, their motivation, focus and flaws are then revealed at key points in the story. That being said, Alexander McCall Smith first earns your trust as he introduces you up front to each of his colorful and appealing characters. You discover all of their virtues, flaws and beguiling ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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