The Saturday Big Tent Wedding

By ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH

RRP: $39.99, Little, Brown

The twelfth novel in the wonderful ‘No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency’ series, from master storyteller Alexander McCall Smith.

Some of the most dangerous creatures on earth live in Botswana: crocodiles, hippos and neglected brides-to-be. The latest instalment in Alexander McCall Smith’s most popular series is sure to delight!

About the Author

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 20 million copies, he devoted his time to the writing of fiction and has seen his various series of books translated into over 40 languages and become bestsellers through the world.

The series include the ‘Scotland Street’ novels, first published as a serial novel in The Scotsman, the  ‘Sunday Philosophy Club’ series starring Isabel Dalhousie, the von Igelfeld series, and the new ‘Corduroy Mansions’ novels.

Alexander McCall Smith is also the author of collections of short stories, academic works, and over 30 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. Alexander McCall Smith lives in Edinburgh. He is married to a doctor and has two daughters.
 

Published 15th Mar 2011

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