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THE FULL CUPBOARD OF LIFE
Alexander McCall Smith
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THE FULL CUPBOARD OF LIFE

by Alexander McCall Smith

Pantheon · 2004

Peak rank

#7

Weeks on list

5

Debuted

May 2004

Chart History

#1510152004

5 weeks on the Hardcover Fiction list, peaking at #7

ISABEL DALHOUSIE - Book 1 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 this first installment, Isabel is attending a concert in the Usher Hall when she witnesses a man fall from the upper balcony. Isabel can’t help wondering whether it was the result of mischance or mischief. Against the best advice of her no-nonsense housekeeper Grace, her bassoon playing friend Jamie, and even her romantically challenged niece Cat, she is morally bound to solve this case. Complete with wonderful Edinburgh atmosphere and characters straight out of a Robert Burns poem, The Sunday Philosophy Club is a delightful treat from one of our most beloved authors.

All Appearances

7NEWMay 9, 2004wk 1
8↓1May 16, 2004wk 2
10↓2May 23, 2004wk 3
12↓2May 30, 2004wk 4
14↓2June 6, 2004wk 5

Details

ISBN-13
9780375423437
ISBN-10
0375423435
Published
2004
Pages
275
Publisher
Pantheon
Google rating
5.0(1)
Categories
Fiction

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