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The Private Life of Spies

By: Alexander McCall Smith
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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In this collection of short stories, Alexander McCall Smith brings his trademark humour 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 humour, these stories remind us that, in the end, the high road is often the better one for all involved.

©2023 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing Anthologies & Short Stories Espionage Short Stories Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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Having read a good review in one of the papers, I was disappointed with this book. Others may find it entertaining, I just did not.
Could not finish.

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Loved this except for the last story about religion. The stories are funny and the narration was perfect.

Great narration and funny stories

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