The Geometry of Holding Hands: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel (13)

· Isabel Dalhousie Series Book 13 · Sold by Anchor
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Isabel finds herself entangled in some tricky familial and financial situations that will require all of her kindness, charm, and philosophical expertise to navigate.
 
Just when Isabel and Jamie finally seem to have some time to connect and unwind, a wealthy Edinburgh resident reaches out to Isabel with an unusual request—he would like her to become the executor of his large Highland estate. Though Isabel initially demurs, he presses on. He has only a short time to live, and, without any direct heirs, is struggling to determine which of his three cousins would be the best caretaker. Should it go to the bohemian artist, the savvy city property developer, or the quiet, unassuming bachelor?  
 
As if this weren’t enough to keep Isabel occupied, she’s also spending more time helping her niece Cat at the deli. Cat, perennially unlucky in love, seems to have finally found her match in the leonine Leo. But Isabel is beginning to suspect that Leo might be interested in more than Cat’s charms, namely her access to the family trust. Isabel will need to rely upon remarkable reserves of intelligence and compassion in order to give all parties exactly what they want and deserve—no more, and no less.

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Jamie Jack
July 30, 2020
Peculiar Story Having never read this author previously, I found myself surprised by this book. It's listed as a mystery—actually three different categories of *detective* mysteries at Amazon—but there is no true element of mystery at all to it, not in the traditional sense. Instead, it feels like slice-of-life moments and the mental meanderings of a philosopher as she ponders ethical dilemmas that people present to her. I didn't even really get a sense of a plot—certainly no palpable rising action, climax, and denouement. I'm not sure if this experience would have been improved if I had read the previous books in the series. If they are like this one, my guess is probably not. The book just did not work for me. I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
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About the author

ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH is the author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency novels and of a number of other series and stand-alone books. His works have been translated into more than forty languages and have been best sellers throughout the world. He lives in Scotland.

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