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October 2019

Alexander McCall Smith at Hospitalfield House (Arbroath, UK)

Date: 6 December 2019
Venue: Hospitalfield House, Arbroath, Angus, D11 2NH
Time: 7.30pm

A picture can paint a thousand words, but what about a vintage photograph? Inspired by images from the Sunday Times photographic archive, Alexander presents Pianos and Flowers: Close Encounters of the Romantic Kind. This delightful compendium of short stories, published as a beautiful deluxe edition, will make an ideal Christmas present for yourself or any […]

Alexander McCall Smith at Elgin Library (Elgin, UK)

Date: 4 December 2019
Venue: Elgin Library, Cooper Park, Elgin IV30 1HS
Time: 6.30pm

**SOLD OUT** Moray Libraries are overjoyed to have lured one of the worlds’ most prolific and best loved authors to the area to talk about his vast array of work. At what is to be one of the most sought-after events of the year, highly prestigious writer Alexander McCall Smith will be taking centre stage […]

Alexander McCall Smith at Topping & Co. (Edinburgh, UK)

Date: 5 December 2019
Venue: Greenside Church, 1b Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB
Time: 8.00pm

We are delighted to welcome Alexander McCall Smith, the master chronicler of modern life and manners, for an evening celebrating his writing. Alexander is a gifted storyteller, who spins intriguing and hugely enjoyable tales.  This year’s have included The Second Worst Restaurant in France, The Peppermint Tea Chronicles (a new installment in the 44 Scotland Street series), and Pianos […]

Botswana: Our Pride, Your Destination

Date Published: 10th October 2019

This afternoon Alexander will be in London participating in a very special private event at the invitation of Reverend. Dr. John G.N. Seakgosing, High Commissioner of Botswana to the UK and Brand Botswana. Together they will enjoy discussing the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series and their shared love for this beautiful country with UK-based Batswana […]

A Story for October: The Generosity of Wine

First appearing in the Berry Bros & Rudd newsletter in 2017, this story is a delightful tale of friendship, fortune, and wine.