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A Time of Love and Tartan

By: Alexander McCall Smith
Narrated by: Robert Ian Mackenzie
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The latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith's perennially popular and irresistibly charming 44 Scotland Street series.

When Pat accepts her narcissistic ex-boyfriend Bruce's invitation for coffee, she has no idea of the complications in her romantic and professional life that will follow. Meanwhile, Matthew, her boss at the art gallery, attracts the attention of the police after a misunderstanding at the local bookstore.

Whether caused by small things such as a cup of coffee and a book, or major events such as Stuart's application for promotion and his wife Irene's decision to pursue a PhD in Aberdeen, change is coming to Scotland Street. But for three seven-year-old boys - Bertie Pollock, Ranald, and Big Lou's foster son, Finlay - it also means getting a glimpse of perfect happiness.

Alexander McCall Smith's delightfully witty, wise and sometimes surreal comedy spirals out in surprising ways in this new installment, but its heart remains where it has always been at the center of life in Edinburgh's New Town.

©2018 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2018 Recorded Books

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I love this series!

I want to live on Scotland Street and also listen to other books narrated by Ian Robert Mackenzie.

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Complex, insightful, lovely.

The story moved at a nice pace, left plenty of room for introspection. Very thoughtful view of current society. I also absolutely loved the narration. Very gifted and easy to listen to the accents and intonation were superb.

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It feels like the stories are starting to be wrapped up. In a very satisfying way!

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44 Scotland

Please don’t stop Mr McCall or Mr McKenzie. I need to see Bertie grow up and see how Ulysses develops without Irene. I am glad that Stewart and Irene finally came to an understanding. I wish I could meet a “Stewart “.... I’d love Edinburg.... plan to go there in the future... on my “ bucket list”!

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Lovely

Every book by McCall Smith is so lovely. You laugh, cry, and laugh some more. I always feel better listening to one of his books. It lifts the spirit and nourishes the heart.

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Cheerful and Relaxing

Reading Alexander McCall Smith makes me calm and happy. I love his humor and wit along with knowing characters who are frustrating, sweet, obnoxious or funny.

Thank you, Mr. Smith and Mr. Mackenzie.

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Another Victory for Scotland Street

Alexander McCall Smith and Robert Ian MacKenzie deliver another wonderful glimpse into the world on Scotland Street.

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Another great 44 Scotland Street novel

I absolutely love this series and the audio version, for me, is the best way to enjoy them. The narrator is perfect, I can't imagine that anyone could be better at capturing the qualities of each of the distinctly different characters. My only complaint about these books is that they are too short and too infrequent.

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characterizations

Enjoyed the characters and the way they really portrayed the Scottish nature and culture. Just by the conversation one gets a grasp of the character's way of being. Thankyou for all your wonderful books. I especially enjoy the ones from Botswana.

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Profound sad and funny

Astute commentator on contemporary issues. Hope we have heard the last of Irene and the next book will see Stuart happier

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