The Private Life of Spies and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even by Alexander Mccall Smith

The Private Life of Spies and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even by Alexander Mccall Smith

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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ISBN 13	9780593700693
ISBN 10	0593700694
Title	The Private Life of Spies and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even
Author	Alexander Mccall Smith
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2023-05-09
Number of pages	304
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