About the Author

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the huge international phenomenon The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series. He is professor emeritus of medical law at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and has served on many national and international bodies concerned with bioethics.

Reviews

"Endearing... Offers tantalizing glimpses of Edinburgh's complex character and a nice, long look into the beautiful mind of a thinking woman."
--"The New York Times Book Review

""Delightful... McCall Smith's talent for dialogue is matched only by his gift for characterization."
--"Chicago Tribune

""Full of his insightful but gentle examinations of human nature... Paints [a] rich portrait of Edinburgh."
"--Rocky Mountain News

""Alexander McCall Smith's writing is downright addictive."
"--The Grand Rapids Press"