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The importance of being seven

Paperback • 2011 • English • 1. edition

The importance of being seven

By Alexander McCall Smith

Part 6 of the series 44 Scotland Street

1 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

Despite inhabiting a great city renowned for its impeccable restraint, the extended family of 44 Scotland Street is trembling on the brink of reckless self-indulgence. Matthew and Elspeth receive startling - and expensive - news on a visit to the Infirmary, Angus and Domenica are contemplating an Italian menage a trois, and even Big Lou is overheard discussing cosmetic surgery. But when Bertie Pollock - six years old and impatient to be seven - mislays his meddling mother Irene one afternoon, a ...Show more

Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary
Narrative theme: Sense of place

Book details

ISBN

9780349123165

Publisher

Vigmostad & Bjørke AS (VB Import)

Published year

2011

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

The importance of being seven

Format

Paperback

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