
Love in the Time of Bertie
44 Scotland Street, Book 15
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Robert Ian Mackenzie
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Life for Bertie seems to be moving at a pace that is rather out of his control. In Drummond Place gardens, it seems that Olive has their future together all planned out. Meanwhile, upstairs at 44 Scotland Street, Bertie’s father Stuart is powerless to stop overbearing Irene and her motion for Bertie to travel to Aberdeen on a three-month secondment. And, further up in the New Town, while Bruce Anderson plots with old-school chums, love blossoms in Big Lou’s Cafe.
Warmhearted, humorous, and wonderfully wise, Love in the Time of Bertie offers philosophical insight as well as sartorial elegance. Catch up once again with the extended family at No 44, in this the latest installment in the Scotland Street series.
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- Karen Caldwell
- 03-09-22
Outstanding as usual!
Wonderful characters, outstanding narrator, and i’m hoping next time that Olive will be struck by lightning and have a transformation as did Bruce.
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- Valeena
- 03-10-22
Where's Pat?
As always a wonderful story. Everyone seemed to be accounted for except Pat.
The narration always enjoyable.
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- Yankee Bookworm
- 02-28-22
First rate
I deeply hope that AMS enjoys writing his books as much as I enjoy listening to them, especially this series. I only have to cue up a book to feel light and warm inside, even before I hear Robert Ian Mackenzie's voice. He is the perfect match for these books, and if anything, he enriches the stories. Can't wait for the next!
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- Patty Says
- 04-28-22
Finally Bertie!!!
Finally a BIT of Justice!!!
Stewart still needs to push back.
Olive and her gang of wee thugs need to be neutralized.
Balance in the time of Bertie would be nice, but then what???
I look forward to more 44 Scotland Street.
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- David Sherwood
- 08-26-22
As witty and entertaining as ever
This engaging book, a sequel to the 44 Scotland Street series, is full of little surprises and witticisms, and keeps the reader or listener engaged for hours. My favorite character is little Bertie, who manages to keep his innocent and positive perspective on life despite his insufferable mother and classmates. The narration is masterful, and engages the listener with every character's personality. The plot is simple, built around the daily lives of the characters, and is entertaining without requiring a lot of concentration. Perfect for listening on long car trips.
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- sharon
- 03-08-22
Not Enough About Bertie!!!
I was Looking forward to a new book about Bertie! While the story about Bertie and Ranald
Braveheart Mac Pherson was excellent There was far too much about other Characters such
as Domenica and Bruce. MORE Bertie Please! Hence the 4 stars!
It should have been called musings about Scotland Street.
The Narration was perfect as usual.
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- Sandy
- 01-07-24
Love the series and the reader.
These books are always entertaining and uplifting. Love getting to know the returning characters and the dry humor.
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- Sp9rkie
- 06-03-23
Another enticing visit with young Bertie
Scotland must include Bertie and his cast of characters in its overall appeal to all of us longing to visit.
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- Dale
- 04-01-22
Another uplifting Bertie book!
Wonderful narrator and familiar characters make this book a typical Alexander McCall Smith fan pleaser.
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- Paul Spencer
- 04-20-22
👌 awesome!
I love Alexander McCall Smith's different series. This one wows too! Take time to listen and you will love it!
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