The Importance Of Being Seven
Author | : Alexander McCall Smith |
Publisher | : Hachette UK |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2011-06-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780748118878 |
ISBN-13 | : 074811887X |
Rating | : 4/5 (87X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Importance Of Being Seven written by Alexander McCall Smith and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-06-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 ménage 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 valuable lesson is learned: that wish-fulfilment is a dangerous business. Warm-hearted, wise and very funny, The Importance of Being Seven brings us a fresh and delightful set of insights into philosophy and fraternity among Edinburgh's most loveable residents.