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Title details for The Private Life of Spies and the Exquisite Art of Getting Even by Alexander McCall Smith - Available

The Private Life of Spies and the Exquisite Art of Getting Even

Stories of Espionage and Revenge

by Alexander McCall Smith
David Rintoul
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From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a new short story collection: half spy stories, half tales of revenge, all highlight the kinder, funnier, and gentler side of espionage and retribution.
In this dual collection of short stories, Alexander McCall Smith brings his trademark humor and warmth to inventive tales of spying and vengeance. In one story, a spy dropped deep into enemy territory manages to disguise himself—quite convincingly—as a nun. In another, an invitation to join the Vatican Secret Service sends a
prospective operative down a rabbit hole of controversy and confusion. A third story finds an author, on the brink of public ruin, seeing the error of his ways after an act of kindness saves the day.
A keen observer of humanity imbued with a sparkling imagination, Alexander McCall Smith illustrates throughout that transparency is paramount and forgiveness is restorative. With surprising insight and a healthy helping of humor, these stories remind us that, in the end, the high road is often the better one for all involved.

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  • Release date

    June 13, 2023

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781705086063
      • File size: 309586 KB
      • Duration: 10:44:58

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Scottish actor David Rintoul delights in this offbeat, witty collection of stories from the author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and other series. Laughter-inducing and wry, the clever tales offer a mix of exquisite retribution and snoops, both accidental and intentional. Settings in such far-flung locations as Algiers, Melbourne, rural England, Shanghai, and the Vatican give Rintoul a chance to play with accents that inform and color the action. His characterizations enhance the story even more. A sneaky priest, a conniving Australian actress, a not-so-dutiful Turkish son, a middle-class suburban woman and the working-class gal next door who are engaged in a battle of wits--the personalities are rendered in aural technicolor and with real-world timing. Just lovely. A.C.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine

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