McCall Smith, Alexander. 1948-
The comforts of a muddy Saturday / Alexander McCall Smith. - First anchor books open-market edition - New York : Anchor Books, c2009. - 240 pages : illustration (black and white) ; - The Isabel Dalhousie series .
Summary: A doctor's career has been ruined by allegations of medical fraud and Isabel cannot ignore what may be a miscarriage of justice. Besides, Isabel's insatiable interest is piqued and she finds herself asking questions. Would a respected doctor make such a grave mistake? Clearly, an investigation is in order.
Meanwhile, there is her baby Charlie, who needs looking after; her niece Cat who needs someone to mind her deli; and a mysterious composer who has latched on to Jamie, making Isabel decidedly uncomfortable. Whatever the problem, whatever the case, we know we can count on Isabel's instincts to help her find the right solution.
Adult
Text in English
9780307474339 [paperback]
2008018573
Women philosophers--Fiction.
Fraud--Fiction.
Edinburgh (Scotland)--Fiction.
Mystery fiction.
The comforts of a muddy Saturday / Alexander McCall Smith. - First anchor books open-market edition - New York : Anchor Books, c2009. - 240 pages : illustration (black and white) ; - The Isabel Dalhousie series .
Summary: A doctor's career has been ruined by allegations of medical fraud and Isabel cannot ignore what may be a miscarriage of justice. Besides, Isabel's insatiable interest is piqued and she finds herself asking questions. Would a respected doctor make such a grave mistake? Clearly, an investigation is in order.
Meanwhile, there is her baby Charlie, who needs looking after; her niece Cat who needs someone to mind her deli; and a mysterious composer who has latched on to Jamie, making Isabel decidedly uncomfortable. Whatever the problem, whatever the case, we know we can count on Isabel's instincts to help her find the right solution.
Adult
Text in English
9780307474339 [paperback]
2008018573
Women philosophers--Fiction.
Fraud--Fiction.
Edinburgh (Scotland)--Fiction.
Mystery fiction.