<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[author results for McCall Smith, Alexander,]]></title><description><![CDATA[author results for McCall Smith, Alexander,]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/tccl/rss/search?query=McCall%20Smith%2C%20Alexander%2C&amp;searchType=author&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;page=2&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:04:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[A Song of Comfortable Chairs]]></title><description><![CDATA["Grace Makutsi's husband, Phuti, is in a bind. An international firm is attempting to undercut his prices in the office furniture market. Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi is approached by an old friend who has a troubled son. Grace and Phuti agree to lend a hand, but the situation is more than they can handle on their own. It will require not only all of their patience and dedication, but also the help of Mma Ramotswe and the formidable Mma Potokwani. Mma Makutsi deals with it all with her usual grace. That, along with the kindness, generosity, and good sense that the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is known for, assure us that in the end, all these matters will be set right"--]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C6197663</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C6197663</guid><category><![CDATA[LPRINT]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6197663063</comments><format>LPRINT</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798885782289/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1320808198</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Promise of Ankles]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the hugely popular 44 Scotland Street series comes the latest adventures of Bertie and his family and friends. The winds of change are blowing through Scotland Street. Though Bertie is getting older, he can't resist an adventure to escape his domineering mother, and Bruce, ever the navel-gazer, will have to bring his best self to navigate the complexities of the pas de deux. While Alexander McCall Smith's delightfully warm and witty comedy takes some surprising turns, the improbable adventures of this quirky cast of Scots will affirm the heart and joy in Edinburgh's New Town.]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C5386014</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C5386014</guid><category><![CDATA[LPRINT]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5386014063</comments><format>LPRINT</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781643588247/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1230151613</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[To the Land of Long Lost Friends]]></title><description><![CDATA["In the latest book in the widely beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Precious Ramotswe takes on a case for a childhood acquaintance but her inquiries will require an even more delicate touch than usual. Mma Ramotswe reconnects with an old friend who has been having problems with her daughter. Though Precious feels compelled to lend a hand, she discovers that getting involved in family affairs is always a delicate proposion. Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni finds himself embroiled in familial drama as well, when one of his clients asks for help evicting an unwanted houseguest who turns out to be the man's own brother. Elsewhere, Charlie and Fanwell are also involved in tricky matters of the heart, as Queenie-Queenie, Charlie's girlfriend, seems to have transferred her affections to Fanwell. It's up to Mma Makutsi to set things right, but she may be be too distracted by her nemesis Violet Sephotho, who has somehow been appointed to the board of a charity. What is Violet up to now? As all of these mysteries are unraveled, Mma Ramotswe and the entire No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency will be reminded of the value of tried-and-true wisdom -- never judge a book by its cover." --]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C4613882</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C4613882</guid><category><![CDATA[LPRINT]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4613882063</comments><format>LPRINT</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781432871277/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1111655744</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Race to Kangaroo Cliff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The students and crew aboard the School Ship Tobermory head to Australia to take part in a tall ships race, but an unexpected change of course brings a different kind of adventure.]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C4512274</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C4512274</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4512274063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780399554056/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Quiet Side of Passion]]></title><description><![CDATA["Isabel becomes involved in a delicate paternity case in the twelfth installment of the beloved Isabel Dalhousie Series. Isabel finds herself befriended by Patricia, a single mother whose son, Basil, goes to school with Isabel's son. Isabel discovers that Basil is the product of an affair Patricia had with a well-known Edinburgh organist, also named Basil, who was, rumor has it, initially reluctant to contribute financially to the child's upkeep. Though Isabel doesn't really like Patricia, she tries to be civil and supportive, but when she sees Patricia in the company of an unscrupulous man who peddles fake antiquities, her suspicions are aroused and she begins to investigate the paternity of Basil Jr. When Isabel takes her suspicions to Basil Sr., she finds that, although paying child support is taking a severe financial toll on him, he likes the idea of being the boy's father and, in fact, wishes he could have more of a relationship with Basil Jr. Patricia, however, has no interest in Basil Sr. taking a more hands-on role in Basil Jr.'s parenting, even as she continues to accept his financial support. Should Isabel help someone who doesn't want to be helped? As Isabel navigates this ethically-complex situation, she is also dealing with her niece, Cat, who has taken up with a tattoo artist. Isabel considers herself open-minded, but has Cat pushed it too far this time? As ever, Isabel must use her kindness and keen intelligence to determine the right course of action"--]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3950173</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3950173</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3950173063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780307908964/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1027728545</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Distant View of Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amateur sleuth and philosopher Isabel Dalhousie is called upon to help when a matchmaker begins to question her latest match.]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3950289</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3950289</guid><category><![CDATA[BOOK_CD]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3950289063</comments><format>BOOK_CD</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781490602981/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sands of Shark Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[En route to a small island in the Caribbean, the school ship Tobermory encounters modern-day pirates, and twins Ben and Fee MacTavish must use their wits to escape harm and overcome the evildoers.]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3718966</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3718966</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3718966063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780399554018/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The House of Unexpected Sisters]]></title><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3699259</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3699259</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3699259063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781101871379/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1007537270</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summer after university, Emma Woodhouse returns home to the village of Highbury, where she will live with her health-conscious father until she is ready to launch her interior-design business and strike out on her own. In the meantime, she will do what she does best: offer guidance to those less wise in the ways of the world than herself. Happily, this summer brings many new faces to Highbury and into the sphere of Emma's not always perfectly felicitous council: Harriet Smith, a naive teacher's assistant at the ESL school run by the hippie-ish Mrs. Goddard; Frank Churchill, the attractive stepson of Emma's former governess; and, of course, the perfect Jane Fairfax. This Emma is wise, witty, and totally enchanting, and will appeal equally to Sandy's multitude of fans and the enormous community of wildly enthusiastic Austen aficionados.]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3298373</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3298373</guid><category><![CDATA[BOOK_CD]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3298373063</comments><format>BOOK_CD</format><subtitle>A Modern Retelling</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781490630670/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emma]]></title><description><![CDATA["The summer after university, Emma Woodhouse returns home to the village of Highbury, where she will live with her health-conscious father until she is ready to launch her interior-design business and strike out on her own. In the meantime, she will do what she does best: offer guidance to those less wise in the ways of the world than herself. Happily, this summer brings many new faces to Highbury and into the sphere of Emma's not always perfectly felicitous council: Harriet Smith, a naive teacher's assistant at the ESL school run by the hippie-ish Mrs. Goddard; Frank Churchill, the attractive stepson of Emma's former governess; and, of course, the perfect Jane Fairfax. This Emma is wise, witty, and totally enchanting, and will appeal equally to Sandy's multitude of fans and the enormous community of wildly enthusiastic Austen aficionados"--]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3131006</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3131006</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3131006063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Modern Retelling</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780804197953/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=880756832</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café]]></title><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3104892</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3104892</guid><category><![CDATA[LPRINT]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3104892063</comments><format>LPRINT</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781410473882/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=890814772</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mystery of Meerkat Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA["Precious Ramotswe has two new friends at school and they have the funniest and most resourceful pet you can imagine. But they are upset that their family's most valuable possession, their cow, has gone missing. Precious has a plan to find the missing animal but she needs the help of another in her search. Will she succeed and what obstacles will she face on her path?"-- http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C2932238</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C2932238</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2932238063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A Precious Ramotswe Mystery for Young Readers</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780345804464/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=826076422</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lost Art of Gratitude]]></title><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C2338966</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C2338966</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2338966063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780375425141/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=297147183</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Right Attitude to Rain]]></title><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C2029050</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C2029050</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2029050063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780375423000/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=64511364</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends, Lovers, Chocolate]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Isabel's niece, Cat, asks Isabel to run her delicatessen while she attends a wedding in Italy, Isabel meets a man with a most interesting problem. He recently had a heart transplant, and is suddenly plagued with memories of events that never happened to him. Could the memories be connected with the donor's demise? Add to the mix the lothario Cat brings home from the wedding in Italy.]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C1934360</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C1934360</guid><category><![CDATA[LPRINT]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1934360063</comments><format>LPRINT</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780375435478/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=61332220</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Freddie gets a job at the circus to help his family financially, he is surprised--and frightened--to learn he will be the understudy for some of the acts.]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C4171487</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C4171487</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Invalid Date</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4171487063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781524713775/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Conditions of Unconditional Love]]></title><description><![CDATA["In this latest installment of the beloved Isabel Dalhousie series, Isabel finds herself navigating tricky problems both public and personal. "McCall Smith's assessments of fellow humans are piercing and profound . . . [His] depictions of Edinburgh are vivid and seamless."(San Francisco Chronicle). Isabel Dalhousie, everyone's favorite moral philosopher, is once again called on to help navigate a decidedly delicate dispute with all of the insight and compassion she has become known for. What makes Isabel's investigations so unique is her uncanny ability to view all sides of a situation with coolness and reserve--and she will tap deep into her stores of both in order to help see this one through. Meanwhile, Isabel and her husband Jamie will together be dealing with tricky personal issues of their own. Philosophical observations and humorous asides abound in this fifteenth installment of the beloved series"--]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C6668745</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C6668745</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6668745063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593701720/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1442739171</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Enigma of Garlic]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's the most anticipated event of the decade -- Big Lou and Fat Bob's wedding -- and everyone is invited! But the relative peace and tranquillity of 44 Scotland Street is about to be disrupted. Domineering Irene is set to return for a two-month stay, consigning young Bertie to a summer camp. Not content with that, she somehow manages to come between the enigmatic nun, Sister Maria-Fiore dei Fiori di Montagna, and her friend, the hagiographer, Antonia Collie. And can a person really change, even after being struck by lightning? Bruce Anderson's metamorphosis and new-found outlook on life is put to the test as he prepares to leave his creature comforts for the monastic simplicity of Pluscarden Abbey. His house sitter, meanwhile, gets a little too comfortable in his new life and discovers that his talented employer's shoes are all too easy to slip into. With great taste comes great responsibility"--]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C6408629</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C6408629</guid><category><![CDATA[LPRINT]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6408629063</comments><format>LPRINT</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781638087755/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1379754348</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[From A Far and Lovely Country]]></title><description><![CDATA["This latest installment of the beloved No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series finds Botswana's premier detective agency as busy as ever, with no shortage of sensitive situations requiring Mma Ramotswe's keen eye and discerning input. Through it all, Mma Ramotswe will demonstrate that there are solutions to all manner of difficulties, there to be discovered as long as one is led by kindness, grace, and logic, and can rely on the wise counsel of close friends and loved ones. Sometimes, she reminds us, the best solutions to life's problems can be found with a bit of good humor, generosity of spirit, and a steaming cup of red bush tea"--]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C6408166</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C6408166</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/6408166063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593316993/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Promise of Ankles]]></title><description><![CDATA["For the residents of 44 Scotland Street, life in Edinburgh's intriguing New Town is a thing to be relished. After all, there are new faces to excite Domenica's anthropological imagination, precious moments with his triplets for Matthew to savor, and the prospect of a trip to the promised land of Glasgow for young Bertie. But there are mysteries that need solving too. Could Angus Lordie's dog, Cyril--the only dog in Scotland with a gold tooth--have unearthed a Neanderthal skull? Does the long-suffering Stuart have any hope of kindling a new relationship when Bruce, ever the navel gazer and consummate seducer, effortlessly steps into his pas de deux? And how will the patrons of Big Lou's cafe react to the menu's imminent culinary transformation? The stories of this wonderfully vibrant cast may take unexpected turns, but the warmth and humor at Scotland's most recognizable address will ultimately affirm the joy life brings us all."--Back cover.]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C5267592</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C5267592</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/5267592063</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780593313282/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Quiet Side of Passion]]></title><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3950249</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3950249</guid><category><![CDATA[LPRINT]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3950249063</comments><format>LPRINT</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780525639213/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=1026301353</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Quiet Side of Passion]]></title><description><![CDATA["Isabel becomes involved in a delicate paternity case in the twelfth installment of the beloved Isabel Dalhousie Series. Isabel finds herself befriended by Patricia, a single mother whose son, Basil, goes to school with Isabel's son. Isabel discovers that Basil is the product of an affair Patricia had with a well-known Edinburgh organist, also named Basil, who was, rumor has it, initially reluctant to contribute financially to the child's upkeep. Though Isabel doesn't really like Patricia, she tries to be civil and supportive, but when she sees Patricia in the company of an unscrupulous man who peddles fake antiquities, her suspicions are aroused and she begins to investigate the paternity of Basil Jr. When Isabel takes her suspicions to Basil Sr., she finds that, although paying child support is taking a severe financial toll on him, he likes the idea of being the boy's father and, in fact, wishes he could have more of a relationship with Basil Jr. Patricia, however, has no interest in Basil Sr. taking a more hands-on role in Basil Jr.'s parenting, even as she continues to accept his financial support. Should Isabel help someone who doesn't want to be helped? As Isabel navigates this ethically-complex situation, she is also dealing with her niece, Cat, who has taken up with a tattoo artist. Isabel considers herself open-minded, but has Cat pushed it too far this time? As ever, Isabel must use her kindness and keen intelligence to determine the right course of action"--]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C4134636</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C4134636</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/4134636063</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780307908971/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sands of Shark Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben and Fee MacTavish and their schoolmates on board the School Ship Tobermory are headed thousands of miles from their base in Mull to a small island in the Caribbean. They will learn extraordinary details about Captain Macbeth's past and come face to face with modern-day pirates. The students and crew aboard the Tobermory will have to band together and use their wits to escape harm and overcome the evil pirates.]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3720627</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3720627</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3720627063</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780399554032/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The House of Unexpected Sisters]]></title><description><![CDATA["Precious Ramotswe learns valuable lessons about first impressions and forgiveness in this latest installment of the beloved and best-selling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi are approached by their part-time colleague, Mr. Polopetsi, with a troubling story: a woman, accused of being rude to a valued customer, has been wrongly dismissed from her job at an office furniture store. Never one to let an act of injustice go unanswered, Mma Ramotswe begins to investigate, but soon discovers unexpected information that causes her to reluctantly change her views about the case. Other surprises await our intrepid proprietress in the course of her inquiries. Mma Ramotswe is puzzled when she happens to hear of a local nurse named Mingie Ramotswe. She thought she knew everybody by the name of Ramotswe, and that they were all related. Who is this mystery lady? Then, she is alerted by Mma Potokwani that an unpleasant figure from her past has recently been spotted in town. Mma Ramotswe does her best to avoid the man, but it seems that he may have returned to Botswana specifically to seek her out. What could he want from her? With the generosity and good humor that guide all her endeavors, Mma Ramotswe will untangle these questions for herself and for her loved ones, ultimately bringing to light important truths about friendship and family--both the one you're born with and the one you choose"--]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3754499</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3754499</guid><category><![CDATA[LPRINT]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3754499063</comments><format>LPRINT</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781432844462/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=996931595</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The House of Unexpected Sisters]]></title><description><![CDATA["Precious Ramotswe learns valuable lessons about first impressions and forgiveness in this latest installment of the beloved and best-selling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi are approached by their part-time colleague, Mr. Polopetsi, with a troubling story: a woman, accused of being rude to a valued customer, has been wrongly dismissed from her job at an office furniture store. Never one to let an act of injustice go unanswered, Mma Ramotswe begins to investigate, but soon discovers unexpected information that causes her to reluctantly change her views about the case. Other surprises await our intrepid proprietress in the course of her inquiries. Mma Ramotswe is puzzled when she happens to hear of a local nurse named Mingie Ramotswe. She thought she knew everybody by the name of Ramotswe, and that they were all related. Who is this mystery lady? Then, she is alerted by Mma Potokwani that an unpleasant figure from her past has recently been spotted in town. Mma Ramotswe does her best to avoid the man, but it seems that he may have returned to Botswana specifically to seek her out. What could he want from her? With the generosity and good humor that guide all her endeavors, Mma Ramotswe will untangle these questions for herself and for her loved ones, ultimately bringing to light important truths about friendship and family--both the one you're born with and the one you choose"--]]></description><link>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3845463</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S63C3845463</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[McCall Smith, Alexander]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://tccl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/3845463063</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781101871386/MC.GIF&amp;client=tulpl&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=288355408</image_url></item></channel></rss>