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The Geometry of Holding Hands

Isabel Dalhousie, Book 13

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The Geometry of Holding Hands

By: Alexander McCall Smith
Narrated by: Stephanie Moore
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Isabel Dalhousie applies her moral philosopher's mind to wrongdoings in Edinburgh and will have to call upon her powers of deduction and her unflappable moral code to unravel another social mystery in the new novel from the best-selling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

In Edinburgh, rumours and gossip abound. But Isabel knows very well that such things can't be taken at face value. Still, the latest whispers hint at mysterious goings-on, and who but Isabel can be trusted to get to the bottom of it?

Meanwhile, she must also deal with the demands of two small children, her lovely husband and her rather tempestuous niece, Cat, whose latest romantic entanglement comes with some new complications. Still, even with so much to juggle, Isabel, through the application of good sense, logic and ethics, will, as always, navigate a way through.

©2020 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2020 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
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"Isabel Dalhousie's charm is undeniable." (Sunday Times)

"McCall Smith's greatest gift as a writer - and God knows this is just one of many - is that he can write likeable characters." (New Statesman)

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More philosophical ramblings wrapped around an interesting puzzle for Isabel to solve. Very enjoyable and well narrated.

Very good

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Excellent and erudite as expected from Alexander mccall smith but narrator's style rather irritating.

Beautiful book.

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Over the years, I've read or listened to the series from the start.

Isobel always makes me want to be a better person.

Beautiful story

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Enjoyed this short story. Isobel and her latest dilemmas. Listen to it anywhere always paints great images in my mind. Thank you

Another good story

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The only fault with this book was that it was no where nearl long enough!

Delightful

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