Publisher Description

Long-suffering child genius Bertie Pollock has much to contend with in the latest instalment of life at 44 Scotland Street, not least the birth of his brother Ulysses. Bertie had hoped that caring for a new baby would command all of his mother's attention, but he quickly sees that his dream of being left to his own devices is not destined to come true. Overprotective Irene bans Bertie from the playground, but then forgets little Ulysses outside the delicatessen, and suffers a deeply embarrassing moment when she unwittingly retrieves the wrong baby.Meanwhile, for the other residents of Scotland Street, all's fair in love and friendship. Big Lou finds a new man, Matthew and Pat edge their relationship towards something more permanent - although this development is not without complications, when a glimpse of someone who just might be her handsome, caddish ex-flatmate Bruce sets Pat's pulse racing - and Domenica's friendship with Antonia is tested to the limit when an assortment of her belongings mysteriously appear in Antonia's new flat.

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The paperback edition of the 4th book in the bestselling 44 Scotland Street series. Following the success of Love Over Scotland, which sold over 130,000 copies, it follows child genius Bertie Pollock, who has much to contend with after the birth of his brother Ulysses. From the hugely successful author of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series and the Sunday Philosophy Club series, it will be supported by a nationwide Adrail and London Underground poster campaign, radio advertising and online activity.

Author Biography

Following a distinguished career as a Professor of Medical Law, Alexander McCall Smith has turned to writing full-time. He is the author of over sixty books on a wide array of subjects, and his books have been translated into thirty-six languages. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife.

Review

It is McCall Smith's particular genius to be able to look on the brighter side of life, and he's seldom done so more enjoyably - THE SCOTSMAN

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* Natonwide Adrail and London Underground poster campaigns * Radio advertising tbc * Ongoing author PR activity to include media interviews, events and appearances at literary festivals * Review coverage * Online activity * Key title for trade promotions

Long Description

Long-suffering child genius Bertie Pollock has much to contend with in the latest instalment of life at 44 Scotland Street, not least the birth of his brother Ulysses. Bertie had hoped that caring for a new baby would command all of his mother's attention, but he quickly sees that his dream of being left to his own devices is not destined to come true. Overprotective Irene bans Bertie from the playground, but then forgets little Ulysses outside the delicatessen, and suffers a deeply embarrassing moment when she unwittingly retrieves the wrong baby.Meanwhile, for the other residents of Scotland Street, all's fair in love and friendship. Big Lou finds a new man, Matthew and Pat edge their relationship towards something more permanent - although this development is not without complications, when a glimpse of someone who just might be her handsome, caddish ex-flatmate Bruce sets Pat's pulse racing - and Domenica's friendship with Antonia is tested to the limit when an assortment of her belongings mysteriously appear in Antonia's new flat.

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** 'McCall Smith's confident brush picks out vivid and entertaining characters . . . A deliciously engaging Edinburgh comedy' FINANCIAL TIMES

Promotional "Headline"

The fourth warm, witty and utterly enchanting instalment from 44 Scotland Street.

Description for Sales People

BookScan sales for 44 SCOTLAND STREET and ESPRESSO TALES are at just under half a million copies

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