In this Isabel Dalhousie original short story, available exclusively in electronic format, our intrepid heroine - accused by a distraught wife o...
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Dec 22, 2011
Donna
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The price being irresistible, I downloaded two little stories by two of my favorite book authors onto my Kindle. (These stories and/or others are, of course, available for other types of e-readers, as well.) This is something new: short stories or novellas featuring characters familiar from series of novels.
The Perils of Morning Coffee, by Alexander McCall Smith, featured an installment in the life of Isabel Dalhousie that I would hate to have missed. It was as deeply interesting and s More...
The Perils of Morning Coffee, by Alexander McCall Smith, featured an installment in the life of Isabel Dalhousie that I would hate to have missed. It was as deeply interesting and s More...
Nov 25, 2011
Mark
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An Isabel Dalhousie novella that'll take you an hour or so to read. Vintage Alexander McCall Smith, Isabel is accused of having an affair with a married man, at which she takes great umbrage, but ferrets out the truth in the end and, in the process, thinks about things a little too much. If you like this series, this one will not disappoint.
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How does McCall Smith churn out such good books so quickly and regularly. He publishes at least one per quarter. Here we More...
Post Script:
How does McCall Smith churn out such good books so quickly and regularly. He publishes at least one per quarter. Here we More...
Dec 22, 2011
Ed
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Having read the first five books in the Sunday Philosophy Club/Isabel Dalhousie series, I thought I'd squeeze in this e-book exclusive novella to get a few more quick pages read before the end of 2011. Technically, I guess this would be considered Book 7.5 in the series, but no worries of any ongoing plot spoilers as long as you are past Book 4 (The Careful Use of Compliments) when Isabel's personal/home life took a dramatic turn.
As with the rest of the series, this was a perfectly More...
As with the rest of the series, this was a perfectly More...
Nov 08, 2011
Marianne
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The Perils of Morning Coffee is an Isabel Dalhousie short story by Alexander McCall Smith, offered in electronic book format. Isabel accepts an invitation from a fellow philosopher to meet for coffee, but is subsequently accused by the man’s wife of having an affair with him. As usual, Jamie urges caution, but Isabel is indignant about her innocence and cannot resist investigating further. And again, as usual, Isabel gets the wrong end of the stick, although this time, her misunderstanding is qu
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Oct 22, 2011
Kerry
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I did enjoy this story, I liked the twist at the end that I didn't predict too. It's a very short one, and actually the last third is the start of one of the full novels which I don't mind but would like to have known as it makes the story appear t be longer than it is. I do like the way that AMS always embraces new technology though, good on him again for a "novel" idea!
Dec 07, 2011
Shannon
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Hmmm - these short stories for ebooks are interesting. I like Michael Connolly's approach of giving me at least three stories. I do like McCall Smith's books - mostly the No. 1 series - I'm getting a bit fatigued by Ms. Dalhousie and her 'thinking' and 'philosophizing' (is that a word?) about everything. I did however learn a new work - Hagiography . . . so that was worth it!
Jan 31, 2012
Kate
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I've read a couple of the Isabel Dalhousie series, and generally enjoy them. The key to enjoying them, however, is to just relax and not expect anything to really happen. I suppose that's to be expected -- she's a doctor of philosophy.
Dec 19, 2011
Jean
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A very fun and likable read! As I have said previously, McCall Smith can not write Isabel Dalhousie books fast enough for me. She and her family are such lovely characters.
Dec 05, 2011
Jenny
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Adorable. I must disclose: I am a huge Isabel Dalhousie fan. There's hardly a mystery & rarely a murder, yet these cozies never fail to entertain. It's a nice twist to have the story telling shine through.
Nov 07, 2011
Dorothy
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What a delicious little treat to tide me over until "Forgotten Affairs of Youth" next month! Even Isabel can make a mistake in judgement. And I made the same assumptions she did and very much enjoyed being corrected in the end!
Dec 18, 2011
Jo
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A nice little treat from the world of Isabel, Jamie & Charlie. Loved Jamie's advice & Isabel's navigation through this latest peril.
Jan 21, 2012
Ngdecker
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I enjoyed this as I have others in the same series, and am only sorry it was so short.
Dec 06, 2011
Emily
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ONLY four stars because it's a short story: I always want more Isabel! :)
Oct 27, 2011
dancingdeer
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A wonderful teaser of a story! Bring on the next in the installment!
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Nov 13, 2011
Sara
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I always enjoy Alexander McCall Smith's stories, especially the Isabel Dalhousie novels. This short story was an entertaining snippet of Isabel's daily endeavors. I think of enjoy more short stories like this.
Jan 05, 2012
Darla
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Quintessentially Isabel. Basically a short story with a PC twist. Liked it nonetheless. I love these characters.
Dec 08, 2011
Erin
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A nice Isabel short story. I just love reading about all the goings on in Isabel's world so any new book is a welcome addition.
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