I think he just draws things out for too long, No1 Ladies has the same problem, virtually nothing happens most of the time. I think I'm falling out of love with AMS books, the story lines in the last few are so insubstantial and the timeline is glacial. What we once found charming and refreshing, seems a bit much now with three series, all with similar themes, but different settings. Come and discover The Enigma of Garlic and join the delightful denizens of Edinburgh’s most famous address. comfortable in his new surroundings and discovers that his talented patron’s shoes are all too easy to slip into.

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Bruce Anderson’s metamorphosis and new-found outlook on life is put to the test as he prepares to leave his creature comforts for the monastic simplicity of Pluscarden Abbey. This part of our trip was sort of a pilgrimage and means so much to me because of my love for this series. Olive and Pansy indulge in cancel culture but are unable to get Tofu to react as intended; Irene coins the term “toxic caninity” with reference to the gold-toothed Cyril; Sister Maria-Fiore reveals a past in the Vatican’s Intelligence Service and puts it to good use in discovering the truth about Fat Bob.When we fix our gaze on the world and see the things that need to be done – when we do that, and then begin to start doing them – we shall find that we are free. A nickname or pet name implies fondness and she is perhaps one of the less loved characters due to her overbearing nature with Bertie . I really hope Big Lou’s marriage holds up — she certainly deserves some happiness — although I have my doubts about her new husband. Some ongoing characters were given minor roles except for discussing and debating ideas vital to them. As heartwarming as a cup of tea and as comforting as a warm scone, I continue to delight in this charming series.

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The latest installment in the charming and congenial 44 Scotland Street series finds all our favorite residents of Scotland’s most celebrated address up to their usual hilarious hijinks. In this delightful book there is a big wedding, a dangerous summer camp and an enlightening visit to a monastery. Bruce’s metamorphosis and new-found outlook on life is put to the test as he prepares to leave his creature comforts for the monastic simplicity of Pluscarden Abbey. We all know the range and breadth of Alexander’s writing, not all of it comic but much of it SO comic it keeps us afloat through dark times. The dreaded Irene is back, Bertie is just too nice, someone seems to be having an affair, and a nun busies herself with espionage.I enjoyed this light novel but it is the lowest ranking I've ever given one of the Scotland Street series. We learn that the busybody Italian nun, Sister Marie Fiore dei Flori de Montegna was a member of the Vatican's secret spy organization. because it is possible to change the world, if one is determined enough, and if one sees with sufficient clarity just what has to be changed.

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Or at least a couple of chapters about Irn Bru and happy boyish adventures because having Olive and Pansy at the camp really sucked the joy out of what could have been a charming adventure. Reading each book is like sitting down with old friends to discuss what’s been going on in their lives and their spheres of influence. It’s the most anticipated event of the decade—Big Lou and Fat Bob’s wedding—and everyone is invited! Hardly any Bertie, much too much Bruce, and the change of character of Irene and her possibly getting back together with her ex.As well as the usual poem with which Angus graces his party guests, there’s a bonus love poem for Elspeth.