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The World According To Bertie

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The World According To Bertie
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Alexander McCall Smith
Series44 Scotland Street
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 201,Width 166
Category/GenreModern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9780349120539
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint Abacus
Publication Date 24 April 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Long-suffering child genius Bertie Pollock has much to contend with in the latest instalment of life at 44 Scotland Street, not least the birth of his brother Ulysses. Bertie had hoped that caring for a new baby would command all of his mother's attention, but he quickly sees that his dream of being left to his own devices is not destined to come true. Overprotective Irene bans Bertie from the playground, but then forgets little Ulysses outside the delicatessen, and suffers a deeply embarrassing moment when she unwittingly retrieves the wrong baby. Meanwhile, for the other residents of Scotland Street, all's fair in love and friendship. Big Lou finds a new man, Matthew and Pat edge their relationship towards something more permanent - although this development is not without complications, when a glimpse of someone who just might be her handsome, caddish ex-flatmate Bruce sets Pat's pulse racing - and Domenica's friendship with Antonia is tested to the limit when an assortment of her belongings mysteriously appear in Antonia's new flat.

Author Biography

Following a distinguished career as a Professor of Medical Law, Alexander McCall Smith has turned to writing full-time. He is the author of over sixty books on a wide array of subjects, and his books have been translated into thirty-six languages. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife.

Reviews

** 'McCall Smith's confident brush picks out vivid and entertaining characters ... A deliciously engaging Edinburgh comedy' FINANCIAL TIMES