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The Private Life of Spies and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even
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- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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The Private Life of Spies and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even
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Publisher's Summary
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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- .C.
- 2023-07-13
charming and enjoyable
a very pleasant, humous and entertaining listen. easy to pick up again without serious thought
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Barbara Choo
- 2023-07-22
The Private life of spies
I have read many of Alexander McCall Smith’s books. This is the first one that is a short story book. I enjoyed them all some more than others. The audio is excellent and very easy to understand I recommend it highly.
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