I can't think of another writer who is both as gifted and prolific as Alexander McCall Smith. By my rough count, he has authored over 80
delightful novels.
His craftsmanship is subtle, mischievous, and insightful. Here's an excerpt from "The Geometry of Holding Hands". The protagonist, Isabel Dalhousie, reflects on a quote from Miss Jean Brodie, "For those who like that sort of thing, that is the sort of thing they like."
Isabel says, "Bone-deep disapproval disguised as tolerance."
Glorious.
Paige