A Conspiracy of Friends by Alexander McCall Smith (First Edition)
The third novel in the London-based Corduroy Mansions series from Alexander McCall Smith, comparable in warmth and humour to '44 Scotland Street'
Corduroy Mansions, Pimlico is an oasis of old-fashioned civilisation, its inhabitants considerate and peace-loving. But beneath the polite exterior seismic change is stirring.
Barbara Ragg makes an eye-popping discovery about her stolid Scottish suitor's past, while Oedipus Snark newly appointed and tirelessly self-interested Government Minister has a close encounter in Switzerland that leaves him a new man all together. Then plucky canine Freddie de la Hay goes missing and his owner, widower William French, is so shaken by an unexpected declaration of love that he seriously considers making a disappearance himself.
Good-hearted, well-intentioned but often to be found barking up the wrong tree, the residents of Corduroy Mansions remain a thoroughly entertaining example to us all.
About the Author
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 eighty books on a wide array of subjects, and his books have been translated into forty-six languages. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife.
Format: Hardback | 272 pages
Dimensions (cm): 22.3 x 14.2 x 2.4 | 518g -
Publication Date: 01 May 2011
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Imprint: Polygon
Publication City/Country: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Language: English
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 1846971829
ISBN13: 9781846971822
Condition: Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. No damage to the cover. The dust jacket is included and in very good condition (minor scuff marks along the edges). The majority of pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, and no highlighting of text. The second page in the book has the name of a previous owner written in blue pen, but no other writing in margins. No missing pages.