New York: Anchor Books. Near Fine. 2008. First Edition Thus. Trade Paperback. Full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. . 240 pages. An Isabel Dalhousie Mystery, No. 5. In the delectable fifth installment of the bestselling adventures of Isabel Dalhousie, our cherished inquisitive heroine returns to investigate a medical mystery.A doctor's career has been ruined by allegations of medical fraud and Isabel cannot ignore what may be a miscarriage of justice. Besides, Isabel's insatiable interest is piqued and she finds herself asking questions. Would a respected doctor make such a grave mistake? If not, what explains the death of the patient? Clearly, an investigation is in order.Meanwhile, there is her baby Charlie, who needs looking after; her niece Cat who needs someone to mind her deli; and a mysterious composer who has latched on to Jamie, making Isabel decidedly uncomfortable. Whatever the problem, whatever the case, we know we can count on Isabel's instincts to help her find the right solution. .

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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: Storbeck's (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 607910
Title: The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday
Author: McCall Smith, Alexander
Format/Binding: Trade Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Edition: First Edition Thus
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0307387070
ISBN 13: 9780307387073
Publisher: Anchor Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2008
Keywords: FICTION
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