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Poor put-upon Bertie is still struggling to escape his overbearing mothers influence, his yoga lessons and his pink bedroom while wondering why new baby brother Ulysses looks uncomfortably like his psychotherapist. The insufferably handsome Bruce has returned from London to land, on his feet and rent-free, in the arms of heiress Julia Donald. But all is not well among the Poor put-upon Bertie is still struggling to escape his overbearing mothers influence, his yoga lessons and his pink bedroom while wondering why new baby brother Ulysses looks uncomfortably like his psychotherapist. The insufferably handsome Bruce has returned from London to land, on his feet and rent-free, in the arms of heiress Julia Donald. But all is not well among the residents of 44 Scotland Street: Anguss dog and constant companion Cyril is under threat of execution, victim of a miscarriage of justice, while pretty, indecisive Pat and hopeless romantic Matthew are on the verge of making the most terrible mistake of their lives . . . Big Lou finds a new man, Matthew and Pat edge their relationship towards something more permanent - although this development is not without complications, when a glimpse of someone who just might be her handsome, caddish ex-flatmate Bruce sets Pats pulse racing - and Domenicas friendship with Antonia is tested to the limit when an assortment of her belongings mysteriously appear in Antonias new flat. About The Author: About the Author Alexander McCall Smith is a professor of medical law at Edinburgh University. He was born in what is now known as Zimbabwe and taught law at the University of Botswana. He is the author of over fifty books on a wide range of subjects, including specialist titles such as Forensic Aspects of and The Criminal Law of Botswana, childrens books such as The Perfect Hamburger, and a collection of stories called Portuguese Irregular Verbs. His book The Lost Art of Gratitude made The New York Times Bestseller list for 2010. His series entitled The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency is popular worldwide.