The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday (Signed First Edition)

ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH

ISBN 10: 0375425136 / ISBN 13: 9780375425134

Published by Pantheon Books (New York), 2008

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First printing. Hardbound. Signed by author on title page. A pristine unread copy. Comes with mylar dust jacket protector. Purchased new and opened only for author to sign. [c6] He has signed his name, without any inscription.

Seller Inventory # 1008-52

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday (Signed First Edition)
• Publisher: Pantheon Books (New York)
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0375425136
• ISBN 13: 9780375425134
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

ISABEL DALHOUSIE - Book 5

Nothing captures the charm of Edinburgh like the bestselling Isabel Dalhousie series of novels featuring the insatiably curious philosopher and woman detective.  Whether investigating a case or a problem of philosophy, the indefatigable Isabel Dalhousie, one of fiction’s most richly developed amateur detectives, is always ready to pursue the answers to all of life’s questions, large and small.

In the fabulous new installment in the best-selling adventures of Isabel Dalhousie, Isabel is asked to help a doctor who has been disgraced by allegations of scientific fraud concerning a newly marketed drug. Our ever-curious moral philosopher finds her interest piqued. Would a doctor with a stellar reputation make such a simple but grave mistake? If not, what explains the tragic accident that resulted in the death of a patient? Clearly, an investigation is in order, especially since a man's reputation is in jeopardy. Could he be the victim of someone else's mistake? Or perhaps he has been willfully deceived by a pharmaceutical company with a great deal to gain.

Not every problem prompts an investigation (take, for example, her ongoing struggle with her housekeeper, Grace, over the care of Isabel's infant son, Charlie), but, as we've seen, whatever the case, whatever the solution, Isabel's combination of spirit, smarts, empathy, and unabashed nosiness guarantees a delightful adventure.

About the Author

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the huge international phenomenon The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series. He is professor emeritus of medical law at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and has served on many national and international bodies concerned with bioethics.