Smith, Alexander McCall
The Charming Quirks of Others: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349123127
- author:
- Smith, Alexander McCall
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In the vibrant city of Edinburgh, a complex web of relationships and secrets unfolds. Isabel Dalhousie, a woman with a sharp mind and a compassionate heart, finds herself entangled in a series of intriguing mysteries. A poison-pen letter sets off a chain reaction, as Jillian McKinlay seeks Isabel's help to uncover the truth behind malicious insinuations about applicants for a prestigious school position. Meanwhile, Isabel's niece Cat navigates a new relationship that seems too good to be true, while a tragic cellist's story weaves its way into Isabel's life. As Isabel contemplates an act of heroic self-sacrifice, she must balance her desire to help others with the complexities of human relationships and the darker aspects of human nature.