Publisher, Recorded Books (September 2006)

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Edinburgh once again provides a colorful setting for the adventures of Isabel Dalhousie, the 40-ish editor of a philosophy journal who loves solving problems. But, like McCall Smith’s previous heroine, Precious Ramotswe, she often embroils herself in problems that are none of her business, including some that are best left to the police. Charming and affable, she continually finds herself pulled into the complicated lives of those around her—especially those in need of assistance. Like the others in this series, Right Attitude to Rain offers both a cozy mystery and a fascinating moral dilemma.

Precious Ramotswe fans are sure to embrace Scotsman McCall Smith’s plucky new protagonist, who leads a cast of delightfully quirky characters that includes Toby, a dapper bachelor with a dubious understanding of fidelity, and Grace, Dalhousie’s morally upright housekeeper, who sizes up society’s reprobates in two syllables or less.

About the Author: Alexander McCall Smith has written more than 50 books covering a wide range of topics and directed at many different audiences. His works include Forensic Aspects of Sleep and The Criminal Law of Botswana, children’s book The Perfect Hamburger, and a collection of stories called Portuguese Irregular Verbs. A professor of medical law at Edinburgh University, he was born in what is now Zimbabwe and taught law at the University of Botswana.

About the Performer: Davina Porter divides her time between theater work, her family, and the Recorded Books studio. Born in London, her four children are now grown and two are pursuing career in the United Kingdom. Davina spends each summer at the Vineyard Playhouse on Martha’s Vineyard, where she enjoys her theater roles, in plays such as Lettice and Lovage, and the venerable old resort town. She is also Chairman of the Board of the Westport, Connecticut Community Theater, where she has been an active member for many years.

In addition to her work in the Vineyard and Westport, Davina Porter’s acting career has taken her to theaters in Boston, New York City, and Fairfield University as Artist in Residence. She has received critical acclaim for her roles in plays that range from light comedy like Bedroom Farce to the moving Agnes of God.