Alexander McCall Smith is writer like no other we know. He writes an average of three new novels a year plus a serial novel written in daily episodes on the website of the Daily Telegraph. In addition to this he is involved in screen-writing, radio drama and opera libretto and he travels the world promoting his work.
This site focuses on books written by Alexander. Here you will find information about all of his writing, events and promotional activities. You can also order copies of his books.
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From the pen of Alexander McCall Smith . . .
The writer’s best-loved series, set in Botswana and featuring Precious Ramotswe, a lady detective of traditional build.
First written in daily episodes through the pages of The Scotsman newspaper, this humorous story is set in Edinburgh and introduces six-year old Bertie, poor Bertie, and his very difficult mother, Irene.
A brand new serial novel written on the website of the Daily Telegraph. Due for release in book form by Polygon in 2009.
The ever-curious moral philosopher, Isabel Dalhousie lives in Edinburgh where she edits (and now owns) The Review of Applied Ethics and engages her skills as an amateur sleuth.
A very beautiful and haunting love story set in Suffolk during the second world war.
