{"product_id":"promise-of-ankles-alexander-mccall-smith-9780349144719","title":"Promise of Ankles","description":"Book 14 in the delightful 44 Scotland Street series, by worldwide bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith\nAt the bottom of a sharply descending street - in the topographical sense - in Edinburgh's Georgian New Town, new residents have moved in to number 44 Scotland Street, joining the already well-known and much-loved denizens of that remarkable building. They appear to be a bit of a mystery, but so, too, do other things. What exactly did Sister Maria-Fiore, the aphorism-coining socialite nun, find on the No. 23 bus? Could it be the remains of a hitherto unknown Neanderthal, homo Watsoniensis? \nOn the romantic front, long-suffering Stuart's hopes of kindling a new relationship are dashed, thanks to chino-wearing narcissist Bruce, effortlessly exercising his powers of charm. The Promised Land beckons for Bertie who is off to Glagow for a school exchange that takes him doon the watter. Back in Edinburgh, the Duke of Johannesburg's desire to learn a new language, involving his Gaelic-speaking driver Padruig, has gone horribly wrong; to be immersed in a language, it seems, can be a captivating linguistic mistake. And the patrons of Big Lou's cafe are in for a gastronomic treat. In other words, everything in Edinburgh is absolutely normal.\n'Perfect escapism' Sunday Times, South Africa\n'A vividly surreal cast of outlandish characters [and] McCall Smith's wonderfully wry delivery' Scottish Field","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50472292057376,"sku":"9780349144719","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2812\/7264\/files\/9780349144719.jpg?v=1785291561","url":"https:\/\/bookcorner.com\/products\/promise-of-ankles-alexander-mccall-smith-9780349144719","provider":"The Book Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}