Blue Shoes and Happiness
No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency: Book 7
Paperback | 1 February 2008 | Edition Number 1
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ISBN: 9780349117720
ISBN-10: 0349117721
Series: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Published: 1st February 2008
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 256
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Little Brown
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 20 x 13.5 x 2.5
Weight (kg): 0.21
Alexander McCall Smith
The series include the Scotland Street novels, first published as a serial novel in The Scotsman, the Sunday Philosophy Club series starring Isabel Dalhousie, the von Igelfeld series, and the new Corduroy Mansions novels.
Alexander is also the author of collections of short stories, academic works, and over thirty books for children. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the British Book Awards Author of the Year Award in 2004 and a CBE for service to literature in 2007. He holds honorary doctorates from nine universities in Europe and North America.
Alexander McCall Smith lives in Edinburgh. He is married to a doctor and has two daughters.
What genres and types of books does Alexander McCall Smith write?
He writes fiction across several recurring series (cozy mysteries, character-driven novels and comic fiction), short stories, academic works and over thirty books for children. Notable series include The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, 44 Scotland Street, the Sunday Philosophy Club (Isabel Dalhousie), von Igelfeld and Corduroy Mansions.
Which book or series is the best place to start?
Most readers start with The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by beginning the series with the first book, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. If you prefer contemporary Edinburgh-set novels try starting with 44 Scotland Street (first book: 44 Scotland Street) or the Isabel Dalhousie/Sunday Philosophy Club series for more philosophical fiction.
How should I read his series — is there a recommended reading order?
Read each series in publication or chronological order, beginning with the first book of that series (for example, start the LDA series with The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and the Scotland Street books with 44 Scotland Street). His series are largely self-contained but follow character development across books.
What themes and writing style can I expect from his books?
Expect warm, character-driven stories with gentle humour, moral and philosophical reflection, and readable prose. His work often focuses on everyday life, community and human relationships, sometimes with light mystery or comic situations.
Has Alexander McCall Smith received notable awards or recognition?
Yes. He won the British Book Awards Author of the Year in 2004, was appointed a CBE for services to literature in 2007, holds honorary doctorates from nine universities, and his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series has sold over twenty million copies and been translated into more than forty languages.
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