The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion by Alexander McCall Smith - ISBN: 9780349148885
Hardcover
A philosopher’s calm life disrupted by secrets and schemes.

The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion

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  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    9 June 2026

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Summary

The latest book in the beloved Isabel Dalhousie series

The surface of Isabel Dalhousie’s life is usually a tranquil one. From her house in Edinburgh she edits a philosophical journal. In the background is her long-time housekeeper, Grace, her handsome husband, Jamie, and her two small boys, Charlie and Magnus. Outside, under the cover of the rhododendron bushes, lives Brother Fox, who, with his dark, vulpine eyes, takes a great interest in what is happening around him…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780349148885
ISBN-10:0349148880
Author:Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Abacus
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:9 June 2026
Weight:440g
Dimensions:236mm x 162mm x 26mm
Series:Isabel Dalhousie Novels
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Critics Review

Enchanting… In a world of conflict, we can rely on McCall Smith to focus on what we have in common rather than that which would drive us apart * Courier *

About The Author

Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world’s longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.

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