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Careful Use of Compliments by Alexander McCall Smith (2008, Trade Paperback)

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Delve into the world of mystery and detective fiction with Alexander McCall Smith's "The Careful Use of Compliments," a charming addition to the Isabel Dalhousie Series. Published in 2008 by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, this trade paperback invites readers to follow the intriguing narratives of contemporary women and traditional mystery sleuths.The book measures 7.9 inches in length, 5.2 inches in width, and has a 0.6-inch height, with a weight of 9.5 ounces. It spans across 272 pages and is written in English, making it an accessible read for a broad audience. The ISBN-10 is 1400077125, and the release date is 08/26/2008. Enjoy the captivating storytelling that has become a hallmark of McCall Smith's work.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group

ISBN-101400077125

ISBN-139781400077120

eBay Product ID (ePID)64346343

Product Key Features

Book TitleCareful Use of Compliments

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicContemporary Women, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / Traditional

Publication Year2008

GenreFiction

AuthorAlexander McCall Smith

Book SeriesIsabel Dalhousie Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight9.5 Oz

Item Length7.9 in

Item Width5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2008-276683

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"Delightful.... McCall Smith's talent for dialog is matched only by his gift for characterization."-- Chicago Tribune "Just the right sort of thing to slip into a suitcase for an end-of-summer vacation."-- Dallas-Ft. Worth Star Telegram "Isabel Dalhousie is one of the most irresistible sleuths in modern fiction."-- Tucson Citizen, "Enchanting... Delicious mental comfort food... The 'intimate' city of Edinburgh is an appealing character is its own right." --Los Angeles Times "Completely absorbing... will captivate and enthrall." --Detroit Free Press "McCall Smith, a fine writer, paints his hometown of Edinburgh as indelibly as he captures the sunniness of Africa. We can almost feel the mists as we tread the cobblestones." --The Dallas Morning News "Witty, ruminative, and wise." --The Times-Picayune From the Hardcover edition., "Delightfulâ€¦. McCall Smith's talent for dialog is matched only by his gift for characterization." -Chicago Tribune "Just the right sort of thing to slip into a suitcase for an end-of-summer vacation." -Dallas-Ft. Worth Star Telegram "Isabel Dalhousie is one of the most irresistible sleuths in modern fiction." -Tucson Citizen, "Delightfulâ€¦. McCall Smith's talent for dialog is matched only by his gift for characterization."- Chicago Tribune "Just the right sort of thing to slip into a suitcase for an end-of-summer vacation."- Dallas-Ft. Worth Star Telegram "Isabel Dalhousie is one of the most irresistible sleuths in modern fiction."- Tucson Citizen

Dewey Edition22

Series Volume Number4

Dewey Decimal823/.914

SynopsisISABEL DALHOUSIE - Book 4 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 fourth installment of this enchanting, beloved series, Isabel Dalhousie, who is now a mother, returns to investigate an irresistible puzzle in the art world. Isabel Dalhousie--the nosiest and most sympathetic philosopher you are likely to meet--now has a son, Charlie, whose doting father Jamie has an intriguing idea to pose to Isabel: marriage. But Isabel wonders if Jamie is too young to be serious? And how would Cat respond? On top of these matters, the ambitious Professor Dove has seized Isabel's position as editor of the Review of Applied Ethics . However, nothing it seems can diminish Isabel's innate curiosity. And when she recognizes that two paintings attributed to a deceased artist have simultaneously appeared on the market, she can't help but think that they're forgeries. So Isabel begins an investigation and soon finds herself diverted from her musings about parenthood and onto a path of inquiry into the soul of an artist.

LC Classification NumberPR6063.C326C37 2008