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The Revolving Door of Life
The Revolving Door of Life | Alexander McCall Smith
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For seven-year-old Bertie Pollock, life in Edinburgh's most celebrated fictional street has just got immeasurably better. The enforced absence of his endlessly pushy mother Irene - currently consciousness-raising in a Bedouin harem (don't ask) - has manifold and immediate blessings: no psychotherapy, no Italian lessons and no yoga classes. Bliss. For Scotland Street's grown-ups, life throws up some new dilemmas. Matthew makes a discovery that could make him even richer but also leaves him worried. Pat makes one that could make her poorer and her father miserable - unless that uber-narcissist, Bruce, can help her out. And the Duke of Johannesburg, we discover, isn't exactly who he says he is. From what happens behind Edinburgh Airport's luggage carousel to Machiavellian manoeuvrings at the Association of Scottish Nudists, Alexander McCall Smith guides us through the brighter, lighter and frankly unexpected side of Edinburgh life. As ever with his 44 Scotland Street series, his readers will make their own discovery: that its blend of wit and wisdom mark it out as a comedic tour de force.
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The soap opera continues with some new characters and at the end of this volume the return of Irene (boo, hiss)

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According to my GR current reads, I have nine titles which are not included here ;p

Am thinking of continuing the Mccall Smith series after quite intense episodes with monsters and edgy poems
#librarybooks #TBR

GatheringBooks great library haul! 7y
BookishMe @GatheringBooks thanks! They were borrowed awhile back and have been waiting for my attention 😅 😅 7y
Tamra I got a kick out of Bertie in the one installment I listened to. I didn't continue the series mainly bc I've loved his #1 Ladies Detective and just didn't get back. 7y
BookishMe @Tamra yes Mma Ramotswe is my role model. Hope to start the latest title in the series soon. I adore Bertie! Hope he gets his own standalone novel, when he turns 18 ;D 7y
Tamra @BookishMe wouldn't that be fun?! 7y
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I actually had the opportunity to finish this book in Edinburgh, which tickled me to pieces. Love this series. I hope there are books until Bertie turns 18!

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Kathrin
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I continue to adore this series! 💜 The first third felt a little flat. But then it drew me back in and I laughed and cried with the characters. It's just full of little gems. Of course, there is never enough of Bertie, but now that his grandmother has been introduced, I think it bodes well for future volumes.

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Very strong people are usually kind. It's only the weaklings that are unkind to other people.

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My local libraries audio book selection is pretty useless, but they always get the new 44 Scotland Street series.... I love this series!

Laura317 Andrew McCall Smith is amazing. I love his No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. I can hear the cadence of Precious when she talks. Have you read them? 8y
Kathrin @Laura317 I read some of them and also love them! 😍 8y
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