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...
Friends, Lovers, Chocolate
Friends, Lovers, Chocolate
Synopsis
Isabel Dalhousie, editor of the Journal of Applied Ethics, finds herself running her niece's delicatessen when a man with a peculiar problem walks in: after a heart transplant, he's experiencing memories that aren't his own. This philosophical puzzle leads Isabel to investigate the donor's mysterious death. Meanwhile, her niece brings home a charming but untrustworthy lothario from a wedding, adding another mystery of the heart for Isabel to solve.
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Isabel DalhousieProtagonist
GraceSupporting
The Mother CatSupporting
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Edition
Friends, Lovers, ChocolateUnknown, 2005
290 pages
Little, Brown Book Group LimitedLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97803562419755 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Is Friends, Lovers, Chocolate part of a series?
This book is the second installment in the Isabel Dalhousie series, following "The Sunday Philosophy Club." While each book features a self-contained mystery, reading them in order allows for a deeper appreciation of the ongoing character development and relationships.
How does this book compare to Alexander McCall Smith's other series?
Readers familiar with Alexander McCall Smith's No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series will find a similar gentle, philosophical tone and focus on character-driven narratives, but with a different protagonist and setting in Edinburgh. The mysteries in the Isabel Dalhousie series often delve into ethical dilemmas rather than traditional crime-solving.