About the Author

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books and of a number of other series of novels. His works have been translated into over forty languages and have been best-sellers throughout the world. He lives in Scotland.
www.alexandermccallsmith.com

Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES
"Entrancing . . . A tapestry of extraordinary nuance and richness." --The Wall Street Journal
"The books, like their author, have charm. You cannot overstate the power of this--it's the missing ingredient in contemporary fiction."--The Guardian
"Hooked. In thrall. That's what the reader will be . . . Endearing, amusing, and speckled with truths." --The Dallas Morning News
"Beguiling . . . McCall Smith's prose is deceptively simple, with a gift for evoking the earth and sky of Africa." --The Seattle Times
"A visit with a cast of characters who seem like old and cherished friends." --St. Petersburg Times
"Utterly charming and deliciously entertaining, [with] characters who are as adept as they are appealing--people who become as familiar as neighbors and as welcome as the best of friends--and who, though steady in their beliefs and devotions, will still constantly surprise and amaze."--Chicago Tribune

PRAISE FOR THE NO. 1 LADIES DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES
Entrancing . . . A tapestry of extraordinary nuance and richness. The Wall Street Journal
The books, like their author, have charm. You cannot overstate the power of this it s the missing ingredient in contemporary fiction. The Guardian
Hooked. In thrall. That s what the reader will be . . . Endearing, amusing, and speckled with truths. The Dallas Morning News
Beguiling . . . McCall Smith s prose is deceptively simple, with a gift for evoking the earth and sky of Africa. The Seattle Times
A visit with a cast of characters who seem like old and cherished friends. St. Petersburg Times
Utterly charming and deliciously entertaining, [with] characters who are as adept as they are appealing people who become as familiar as neighbors and as welcome as the best of friends and who, though steady in their beliefs and devotions, will still constantly surprise and amaze. Chicago Tribune"