The uncommon appeal of clouds
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Published
New York : Pantheon Books, c2012.
Format
Book
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
259 pages : map ; 22 cm.
Status
Hudson Regional Library - BOOK - Adult
M McCALL SMITH
1 available
Land O'Lakes Branch Library - BOOK - Adult
M McCALL SMITH
1 available
South Holiday Branch Library - BOOK - Adult
M McCALL SMITH
1 available

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Published
New York : Pantheon Books, c2012.
Edition
1st American ed.
Street Date
1210
Language
English

Notes

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Map on endpapers.
Description
In this latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith’s endearing Isabel Dalhousie series, the Edinburgh philosopher and amateur sleuth answers an unexpected appeal from a wealthy Scottish collector who has been robbed of a valuable painting.One afternoon over coffee at Cat’s delicatessen, a friend of Isabel’s shares a call for help from Duncan Munrowe. Crafty thieves have stolen a prized painting from his collection, a work by the celebrated French artist Nicolas Poussin that was earmarked for donation to the Scottish National Gallery. Munrowe has been approached by the thieves and hopes that Isabel will assist him in recovering the painting. Never one to refuse an appeal, she agrees, and discovers that the thieves may be closer to the owner than he ever would have expected. Against the backdrop of this intriguing case, Isabel copes with life’s issues, large and small. She and Jamie have begun to suspect that their three-year-old son, Charlie, might be a budding mathematical genius. What should be done about it? Then there is the question of whether Isabel should help a young couple who want to move in together—against the wishes of the girl’s parents. The boyfriend is hoping Isabel might intercede. As she wrestles with these problems, Isabel finds herself tested as a parent, a philosopher and a friend. But, as always, she manages to use the right combination of good sense, quick wits and a kind heart to come to the right solution, proving once again why Isabel Dalhousie has become one of Alexander McCall Smith’s most beloved characters.--dust jacket flap.

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Land O'Lakes Branch Library - BOOK - AdultM McCALL SMITHOn Shelf
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Zephyrhills Public Library - BOOK - AdultM McCALL SMITHOn Shelf

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

McCall Smith, A. (2012). The uncommon appeal of clouds (1st American ed.). Pantheon Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-. 2012. The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds. Pantheon Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-. The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds Pantheon Books, 2012.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

McCall Smith, Alexander. The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds 1st American ed., Pantheon Books, 2012.

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