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Alexander McCall Smith

Literature & Fiction | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense | Comedy & Humour

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Alexander McCall Smith is one of the world’s most prolific and most popular authors. His career has been a varied one: for many years he was a professor of Medical Law and worked in universities in the United Kingdom and abroad. Then, after the publication of his highly successful 'No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency' series, which has sold over twenty million copies, he devoted his time to the writing of fiction and has seen his various series of books translated into over forty-six languages and become bestsellers through the world. These include the Scotland Street novels, first published as a serial novel in The Scotsman, the Isabel Dalhousie novels, the Von Igelfeld series, and the Corduroy Mansions series, novels which started life as a delightful (but challenging to write) cross-media serial, written on the website of the Telegraph Media Group. This series won two major cross-media awards - Association of Online Publishers Digital Publishing Award 2009 for a Cross Media Project and the New Media Age award. In addition to these series, Alexander writes stand-alone books. 2014 sees publication of three new novels which fall into this area: 'The Forever Girl'; 'Fatty O’Leary’s Dinner Party'; and 'Emma' – a reworking of the classic Jane Austen novel. This year there will also be a stunning book on Edinburgh, 'A Work of Beauty: Alexander McCall Smith’s Edinburgh'. Earlier stand alone novels include 'La’s Orchestra Saves the World' and 'Trains and Lovers: A Hearts Journey'. Alexander is also the author of collections of short stories, academic works, and over thirty books for children. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the British Book Awards Author of the Year Award in 2004 and a CBE for service to literature in 2007. He holds honorary doctorates from nine universities in Europe and North America. In March of 2011 he received an award from the President of Botswana for his services through literature to that country. Alexander McCall Smith lives in Edinburgh. He is married to a doctor and has two daughters.

Best Sellers

The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency

The Complete BBC Radio Series

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: full cast, Janice Acquah, Nadine Marshall, Claire Benedict, Joseph Marcell, Ben Onwukwe

Length: 26 hrs and 12 mins

Release date: 05-01-23

Language: English

5 out of 5 stars 48 ratings
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Espresso Tales

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Hilary Neville

Series: 44 Scotland Street, Book 2

Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins

Release date: 27-10-11

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
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The Strange Case of the Moderate Extremists

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Saul Reichlin

Series: Detective Varg, Book 0.75

Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins

Release date: 01-04-19

Language: English

4 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
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The Pavilion in the Clouds

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: David Rintoul

Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins

Release date: 01-08-21

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 81 ratings
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A Promise of Ankles

44 Scotland Street, Book 14

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: David Rintoul

Series: 44 Scotland Street, Book 14

Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins

Release date: 27-11-20

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 118 ratings
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The Quiet Side of Passion

Isabel Dalhousie, Book 12

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Karlyn Stephen

Series: Isabel Dalhousie Series, Book 12

Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins

Release date: 17-07-18

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 58 ratings
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Love over Scotland

44 Scotland Street, Book 3

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Hilary Neville

Series: 44 Scotland Street, Book 3

Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins

Release date: 28-09-11

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 117 ratings
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44 Scotland Street

44 Scotland Street, Book 1

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Hilary Neville

Series: 44 Scotland Street, Book 1

Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins

Release date: 27-10-11

Language: English

4 out of 5 stars 254 ratings
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The Case of the Vanishing Granny

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Kris Dyer

Series: Big-Top Mysteries, Book 1

Length: 1 hr and 17 mins

Release date: 04-04-19

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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Corduroy Mansions

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Andrew Sachs

Series: Cordouroy Mansions, Book 1

Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins

Release date: 02-07-09

Language: English

4 out of 5 stars 197 ratings
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How to Raise an Elephant

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 21

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh

Series: The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 21

Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins

Release date: 03-10-20

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 263 ratings
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The Miracle at Speedy Motors

No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh

Series: The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 9

Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins

Release date: 03-03-08

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
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Friends, Lovers, Chocolate

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Davina Porter

Series: Isabel Dalhousie Series, Book 2

Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins

Release date: 16-04-15

Language: English

4 out of 5 stars 65 ratings
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The Charming Quirks of Others

Sunday Philosophy Club, Book 7

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Hilary Neville

Series: Sunday Philosophy Club (abridged), Book 7

Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins

Release date: 02-09-10

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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To the Land of Long Lost Friends

No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 20

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh

Series: The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 20

Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins

Release date: 01-11-19

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 153 ratings
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The Lost Art of Gratitude

Sunday Philosophy Club, Book 6

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Hilary Neville

Series: Sunday Philosophy Club (abridged), Book 6

Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins

Release date: 03-09-09

Language: English

4 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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The Peppermint Tea Chronicles

44 Scotland Street, Book 13

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: David Rintoul

Series: 44 Scotland Street, Book 13

Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins

Release date: 11-07-19

Language: English

5 out of 5 stars 155 ratings
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A Conspiracy of Friends

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Andrew Sachs

Series: Cordouroy Mansions, Book 3

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Release date: 05-05-11

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 87 ratings
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The Colours of all the Cattle

No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 19

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh

Series: The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 19

Length: 8 hrs

Release date: 15-10-18

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 204 ratings
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The House of Unexpected Sisters

No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 18

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh

Series: The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 18

Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins

Release date: 29-09-17

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 253 ratings
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