Alexander McCall Smith, often referred to as ‘Sandy’, is one of the world’s most prolific and best-loved authors. For many years he was a professor of Medical Law and worked in universities in the UK and abroad before turning his hand to writing fiction. He has written and contributed to more than 100 books including specialist academic titles, short story collections, and a number of immensely popular children’s books. His first book, The White Hippo—a children’s book, was published by Hamish...
Bertie Plays The Blues
Bertie Plays The Blues
Synopsis
Life at 44 Scotland Street continues with its usual charm as seven-year-old Bertie Pollock dreams of escaping his mother's overbearing control for a bit of freedom. Meanwhile, the other residents of the Edinburgh apartment building navigate new parenthood, engagement jitters, and the humorous complexities of Scottish social life. It is a gentle look at the small dramas and quiet joys that connect a group of neighbors.
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Bertie PollockProtagonist
Irene PollockAntagonist
Matthew WilliamsSupporting
Elspeth HarmonySupporting
Stuart PollockSupporting
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Edition
Bertie Plays the BluesLibrary Binding, Feb
400 pages
Center Point PubISBN: 97816117399475 editions available
