The latest, delectably witty installment of Alexander McCall Smith´s sumptuous 44 Scotland Street series.
For the residents of 44 Scotland Street, life in Edinburgh´s intriguing New Town is a thing to be relished. After all, there are new faces to excite Domenica´s anthropological imagination, precious moments with his triplets for Matthew to savor, and the prospect of a trip to the promised land of Glasgow for young Bertie.
But there are mysteries that need solving too. Could Angus Lordie´s dog, Cyril--the only dog in Scotland with a gold tooth--have unearthed a Neanderthal skull? Does the long-suffering Stuart have any hope of kindling a new relationship when Bruce, ever the navel gazer and consummate seducer, effortlessly steps into his pas de deux? And how will the patrons of Big Lou´s cafe react to the menu´s imminent culinary transformation?
The stories of this wonderfully vibrant cast may take unexpected turns, but the warmth and humor at Scotland´s most recognizable address will ultimately affirm the joy life brings us all.