The 44 Scotland Street series is a delightful and witty portrait of Edinburgh society, featuring six-year-old Bertie, a remarkably precocious boy, and his colorful neighbors.

With intriguing new friends, love triangles, and an encounter with a famous Scottish crime writer, this series is sure to captivate readers.

McCall Smith's assessments of fellow humans are piercing and profound, and his depictions of Edinburgh are vivid and seamless.

Don't miss out on this charming and insightful series that has already gained international acclaim.