McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-
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McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-
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- Alexander McCall Smith has written several distinct series, but every book features the richly drawn characters, engaging prose, and vivid settings that have earned him a loyal following. Characters' thoughts and perspectives are central to his novels, their whims guiding plot and pacing. The settings are described in detail, with frequent references to art and culture. Attention to word choice and a gentle, often warm tone typify his mysteries and literary fiction. Younger readers will enjoy the prequel to his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Start with: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Adults); The Great Cake Mystery (Older Kids)
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- British
- Scottish
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- McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-
- Date
- 1948-
- Description
- Alexander McCall Smith has written several distinct series, but every book features the richly drawn characters, engaging prose, and vivid settings that have earned him a loyal following. Characters' thoughts and perspectives are central to his novels, their whims guiding plot and pacing. The settings are described in detail, with frequent references to art and culture. Attention to word choice and a gentle, often warm tone typify his mysteries and literary fiction. Younger readers will enjoy the prequel to his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Start with: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Adults); The Great Cake Mystery (Older Kids)
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- Male
- Nationality
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- British
- Scottish
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- Author
47 Items by the Person McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-
Context
Context of McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-Creator of
- true44 Scotland Street
- trueCorduroy mansions
- trueIsabel Dalhousie mysteries
- trueNo. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
- truePortuguese irregular verbs series
- truePrecious Ramotswe's first cases
- true44 Scotland Street
- trueAt the Villa of Reduced Circumstances
- At the reunion buffet
- trueBertie plays the blues
- trueBertie's guide to life and mothers : a 44 Scotland Street novel
- trueBlue shoes and happiness
- trueChance developments
- trueEmma : a modern retelling
- trueEspresso tales
- trueFatty O'Leary's dinner party : a Vintage short
- trueFriends, lovers, chocolate
- Heavenly date and other flirtations
- trueIn the company of cheerful ladies
- trueLa's orchestra saves the world
- trueMorality for beautiful girls
- Morality for beautiful girls
- trueMy Italian bulldozer : a novel
- truePortuguese irregular verbs
- truePrecious and Grace
- trueSunshine on Scotland Street
- Tea time for the traditionally built
- Tears of the giraffe
- trueThe Careful Use of Compliments
- trueThe Handsome Man's De Luxe Café
- trueThe Importance of Being Seven
- trueThe Kalahari typing school for men
- trueThe Limpopo Academy of Private Detection
- trueThe Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon : No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
- trueThe Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party
- trueThe Woman Who Walked in Sunshine
- trueThe colors of all the cattle
- trueThe dog who came in from the cold
- The full cupboard of life
- trueThe full cupboard of life
- The girl who married a lion
- trueThe good husband of Zebra Drive
- trueThe good husband of Zebra Drive
- trueThe great cake mystery : Precious Ramotswe's very first case
- The great cake mystery : Precious Ramotswe's very first case
- trueThe house of unexpected sisters
- trueThe miracle at Speedy Motors
- The miracle at Speedy Motors
- trueThe mystery of Meerkat Hill : [a Precious Ramotswe mystery for young readers]
- trueThe mystery of the missing lion : a Precious Ramotswe mystery for young readers
- trueThe novel habits of happiness
- The perils of morning coffee : an Isabel Dalhousie ebook original story
- trueThe revolving door of life : a 44 Scotland Street novel
- trueThe unbearable lightness of scones
- trueThe uncommon appeal of clouds : an Isabel Dalhousie novel
- trueTrains and lovers
- trueUnusual uses for olive oil
Contributor of
- 44 Scotland Street series
- 44 Scotland Street series, 2
- 44 Scotland Street series, 8
- 44 Scotland Street series, bk. 10
- 44 Scotland Street series, book 7
- Corduroy Mansions novel
- Corduroy Mansions novel, 2
- Isabel Dalhousie series
- Isabel Dalhousie series, #2
- Isabel Dalhousie series;, bk. 10
- No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series
- No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, 13
- No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, 14
- No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, 17
- No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, 7
- No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, 8
- No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, 9
- No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, bk. 19
- No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series (Recorded Books, Inc.)
- No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, 13
- Portuguese irregular verbs, 1
- Professor Dr. von Igelfeld entertainment novel
- trueAt the Villa of Reduced Circumstances
- Heavenly date and other flirtations
Author of
- At the reunion buffet
- trueBertie plays the blues
- trueChance developments
- trueEmma : a modern retelling
- trueFatty O'Leary's dinner party : a Vintage short
- trueMy Italian bulldozer : a novel
- truePrecious and Grace
- trueSunshine on Scotland Street
- trueThe Limpopo Academy of Private Detection
- trueThe colors of all the cattle
- trueThe house of unexpected sisters
- trueThe mystery of the missing lion : a Precious Ramotswe mystery for young readers
- trueThe novel habits of happiness
- trueThe revolving door of life : a 44 Scotland Street novel
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