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    The Dog Who Came In From The Cold
    The Dog Who Came In From The Cold
    The Dog Who Came In From The Cold
    Audiobook9 hours

    The Dog Who Came In From The Cold

    Written by Alexander McCall Smith

    Narrated by Simon Prebble

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    About this audiobook

    New York Times best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith brings his peerless wit to this second entry featuring a motley collection of residents in London's Pimlico neighborhood. Literary agent Barbara Ragg has agreed to represent a man writing a book about his experiences hanging out with the Abominable Snowman. And our small, furry, endlessly surprising canine hero, Freddie de la Hay, has been recruited by MI6 to infiltrate a Russian spy ring. Needless to say, the other denizens of Corduroy Mansions have issues of their own. But all of them will be addressed with the wit, charm, and insight into the foibles of the human condition that have become the hallmark of this truly peerless storyteller.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJun 28, 2011
    ISBN9781461803935
    The Dog Who Came In From The Cold
    Author

    Alexander McCall Smith

    Alexander McCall Smith is the author of the award-winning series The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency, and he now devotes his time to the writing of fiction, including the 44 Scotland Street and the Isabel Dalhousie series. He is the author of over eighty books on a wide array of subjects, and his work has been translated into forty-six languages. Before becoming a full-time writer he was for many years Professor of Medical Law at Edinburgh.

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    • 4/5
      In every book Alexander McCall Smith writes there is always a few observations about life as it is today, or as it once was that goes right to the core of me. In the story it is how authority figures have all become wishy washy in an effort not to offend. So true, he mentions doctors teachers and the like. He was talking about me.
    • 3/5
      I usually LOVE AMS books; but, it took me three weeks to slog through this one. Just never connected with the characters. Won't deter me from this author though.
    • 4/5
      Enjoyed the second installment of this serialized work as much as the first. Would have enjoyed some more Freddie de la Hay in this one, though.
    • 2/5
      Smith follows a series of characters as they solve their problems. Not the best, by far, with far too many side ramblings. At times the parallel plots plodded ponderously, laden down with too many "insights" and observations. My interest wandered, which reminded me of my wandering, wandering when I was a teen, never quite finding what I was looking for, yet needing the experience. Unlike ants who follow the trails of their compatriots in search of the essence of life... and on and on...
    • 4/5
      Alexander McCall Smith presents the second in his Corduroy Mansions series to his American readers. This is a book that started life as a syndicated column in a daily newspaper in the UK. It reads in a slightly disjointed fashion and features lots of characters. They are all so unique that it is really quite easy to keep track of them, however. The dog in the title is Henry de la Hay, who is loaned to the MI6 for a bit of snooping among the Russians. Numerous other subplots occur while this goes on. Whether there will be a sequel is left up in the air as the book could end as is or the characters could certainly go on with their lives. Either way, it's a dandy read. Probably reading the first book before one reads this one would be advantageous, but it is not absolutely necessary. This can be a pleasant stand-alone book, too. Well done!
    • 5/5
      Utterly delightful, thought-stimulating, comforting, witty, and wise without ever being pretentious. Unlike some writers, A.McCall Smith gets better and better the more he writes. The next installment in "Corduroy Mansions" series cannot come too soon for me!
    • 5/5
      How could you not love an audio by Alexander McCall Smith? They are my favorites for pure delight and I have to mete them out so I always have one in store. I love this series and 44 Scotland Street for the cast of characters and the dogs. Freddie de la Haye steals the show. Again, perfect for a family audio adventure.
    • 5/5
      The Dog Who Came In From The Cold is the second in the Corduroy Mansions series by Alexander McCall Smith. Once again we join the people of Corduroy Mansions and their friends. An acquaintance who works for MI6 visits wine merchant William French, and his Pimlico terrier, Freddie de la Hay, is drafted to serve his country. Berthea Snark’s brother Terence Moongrove finds his new Porsche makes him feel amorous and is excited about water memory and morphic resonance. Caroline tries to decide whether she wants a relationship with comfortable James or exciting Tim. Barbara Ragg goes on vacation to Scotland with her new fiancé Hugh Macpherson and meets her future in-laws. Berthea Snark has to take action against a pair of charlatans out to fleece Terence. Dee lies and steals and tries to market her goods in a new way. Barbara’s partner at the Ragg Porter Literary Agency betrays a trust and is caught out. Aussie flatmate Jo gives Caroline some very sound advice. There is a delightful piece on homeopathy and risotto gets a few mentions. William’s feckless son Eddie berates him, with justification. And William effects a dramatic rescue. And throughout the happenings, we are treated to McCall Smith’s gentle philosophy and wry humour. I found myself constantly smiling, chuckling, giggling and many occasions, laughing out loud. McCall Smith manages to examine issues in everyday life and still leave the reader feeling good and wanting more. I loved this book.
    • 4/5
      Sweet, funny. I really cared about all the characters -- "to say nothing of the dog!"