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| Author | Alexander McCall Smith |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Sunday Philosophy Club Series |
| Subject | Isabel Dalhousie |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Little Brown |
Publication date | 3 September 2009 |
| Media type | Hardback |
| Pages | 249 |
| ISBN | 978-1-4087-0063-1 |
| Preceded by | The Comfort of Saturdays |
| Followed by | The Charming Quirks of Others |
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A second attempt by professors Lettuce and Dove to oust Isabel from her position at 'The Review of Applied Ethics' is thwarted and Isabel learns further lessons about gratitude and kindness.
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