New York: Anchor Books, 2008. Third Edition. Trade paperback. Very good; foxxing on sides of pages, text block edges, inside wraps; and first and last pages; some staining on front wrap; all else clean, tight & attractive. . Sm 8vo; 240pg. purple wraps w/ green decorations & dark purple illustration by Bill Sanderon; author photograph by Tara Murphy; yellow lettering on spine and wraps.

Synopsis

In the fabulous new installment in the best-selling adventures of Isabel Dalhousie, Isabel is asked to help a doctor who has been disgraced by allegations of scientific fraud concerning a newly marketed drug. Our ever-curious moral philosopher finds her interest piqued. Would a doctor with a stellar reputation make such a simple but grave mistake? If not, what explains the tragic accident that resulted in the death of a patient? Clearly, an investigation is in order, especially since a man's reputation is in jeopardy. Could he be the victim of someone else's mistake? Or perhaps he has been willfully deceived by a pharmaceutical company with a great deal to gain.Not every problem prompts an investigation (take, for example, her ongoing struggle with her housekeeper, Grace, over the care of Isabel's infant son, Charlie), but, as we've seen, whatever the case, whatever the solution, Isabel's combination of spirit, smarts, empathy, and unabashed nosiness guarantees a delightful adventure.From the Hardcover edition.

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Bookseller: Rosebud Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1.20467
Title: The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday
Author: Smith, Alexander McCall
Format/Binding: Trade paperback
Book Condition: Used - Very good; foxxing on sides of pages, text block edges, inside wraps; and first and last pages; some staining on front wrap; all
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Third Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2008
Bookseller catalogs: Mystery;

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