COMFORTS OF A MUDDY SAT (ISBN=) 英文原版

　　ISABEL DALHOUSIE – Book 5
　　Nothing captures the charm of Edinburgh like the bestselling
Isabel Dalhousie series of novels featuring the insatiably curious
philosopher and woman detective.  Whether investigating a case
or a problem of philosophy, the indefatigable Isabel Dalhousie, one
of fiction’s most richly developed amateur detectives, is always
ready to pursue the answers to all of life’s questions, large and
small.
　　In the delectable fifth installment of the bestselling adventures
of Isabel Dalhousie, our cherished inquisitive heroine returns to
investigate a medical mystery.
　　A doctor’s career has been ruined by allegations of medical fraud
and Isabel cannot ignore what may be a miscarriage of justice.
Besides, Isabel’s insatiable interest is piqued and she finds
herself asking questions. Would a respected doctor make such a
grave mistake? If not, what explains the death of the patient?
Clearly, an investigation is in order.
　　Meanwhile, there is her baby Charlie, who needs looking after;
her niece Cat who needs someone to mind her deli; and a mysterious
composer who has latched on to Jamie, making Isabel decidedly
uncomfortable. Whatever the problem, whatever the case, we know we
can count on Isabel’s instincts to help her find the right
solution.
　　From the Trade Paperback edition.
　　

　　Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the huge international
phenomenon The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel
Dalhousie series, the Portuguese Irregular Verbs series, and the 44
Scotland Street series. He is professor emeritus of medical law at
the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and has served on many
national and international bodies concerned with bioethics. He was
born in what is now known as Zimbabwe and taught law at the
University of Botswana. He lives in Scotland.
　　From the Trade Paperback edition.

　　“[Isabel Dalhousie’s] adventures are both delightfully
entertaining and provocative.”—The Seattle Times
“Offers tantalizing glimpses of Edinburgh’s complex character and a
nice, long look into the beautiful mind of a thinking
woman.”—The New York Times Book Review“Virtue and truth
triumph. . . . If you enjoy discussing the big truths and thinking
about thinking, you will enjoy The Comforts of a Muddy
Saturday.”—The Providence Journal “One of the most
irresistible sleuths in modern fiction.”—Tucson
Citizen“Delightful…. McCall Smith’s talent for dialog is
matched only by his gift for characterization.”—Chicago
Tribune“Utterly charming…. Alexander McCall Smith often
celebrates the best of humanity—its compassion, its intuition, its
empathy.”—The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin)“The
exquisite writing and the kind charm of the characters are an oasis
from 21st century life.”—The Birmingham Post“Enchanting….
Delicious mental comfort food…. The ‘intimate’ city of Edinburgh
is an appealing character in its own right.”—Los Angeles
Times“A witty, ruminative and wise examination of the things
that comfort and sustain us.”—The Times-Picayune
　　From the Trade Paperback edition.