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The Private Life of Spies

By: Alexander McCall Smith
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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Summary

In this collection of short stories, Alexander McCall Smith brings his trademark humour 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 humour, these stories remind us that, in the end, the high road is often the better one for all involved.

©2023 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing

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A wonderful set of stories and highly recommended. AMS at his usual best in story telling.

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Different but good.

The narrator is very good. Loved these short stories. Alexander McColl Smith and Michael Morpurgo are two of my favourite writers. They never disappoint.

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A Couple of good stories.

In my opinion, not Alexander McCall Smiths best work. It started well but by the Final story, it wasn’t keeping my attention at all. The narrator is good but the book just didn’t hold my interest which is unusual for this author.

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