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Title details for The Sweet Remnants of Summer by Alexander McCall Smith - Available

The Sweet Remnants of Summer

#14 in series

by Alexander McCall Smith
Davina Porter
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Everyone's favorite moral philosopher, Isabel Dalhousie, finds herself caught up in a delicate dispute between members of a prominent family while her husband, Jamie, is dragged into an internecine rivalry of his own.
When Isabel is invited to serve on the advisory committee of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, her husband, Jamie, expresses concern about the demands on her time. Never one to duck an obligation, however, Isabel says she'd be happy to
join. There she meets a woman named Laura, whose husband—a prominent wine merchant from an illustrious family—and son are at odds. Laura asks whether Isabel might arbitrate between them. Isabel is reluctant to intervene in a familial
drama, but, always one for practical and courteous solutions to theoretical problems, she feels obligated to help. Will the demands on her moral attention never cease?
Meanwhile, having criticized Isabel for getting involved in the affairs of others, Jamie does precisely that himself. He's helping to select a new cellist for his ensemble but suspects that the conductor's attention may be focused on
something other than his favored candidate's cello skills. Jamie feels it's important that the most qualified applicant gets the job—but how to determine whether the conductor has the right qualifications in mind?
With so many complicated and fraught issues demanding their attention, Isabel and Jamie will have to tap deep into their reserves of tact and goodwill as they navigate the tricky and turbulent waters of these emotional matters.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Isabel Dalhousie

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  • Release date

    July 19, 2022

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      • ISBN: 9781705061268
      • File size: 214707 KB
      • Duration: 07:27:18

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Davina Porter makes her fourteenth appearance as everyone's favorite moral philosopher, Isabel Dalhousie. Ignoring husband Jamie's cautions about getting involved in more than she can handle, Isabel agrees to serve on the advisory committee of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. She is also called upon to help a friend whose husband and son are at odds. Ignoring his own advice, Jamie becomes entangled in his own drama. Porter is bright, cheerful, and charming as Isabel; somewhat taciturn as Jamie; and just as vivid while portraying the minor characters. Her tone, attitude, and Scots accent are all one could hope for. With author McCall Smith's light touch and Porter's sensitivity and deftness, this is an audiobook fans won't want to miss. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

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