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Description edit
Following on from the huge success of the 44 Scotland Street series, Alexander McCall Smith has 'moved house' to a crumbling four-storey mansion in Pimlico - Corduroy Mansions. It is inhabited by a glorious assortment of characters: among them, Oedipus Snark, the first ever nasty Lib Dem MP,... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Oedipus Snark: British Liberal Democrat Minister with an irritating temperament.
- Berthea Snark: Oedipus's mother. Psychiatric therapist.
- Caroline: Resident of Corduroy Mansion.
- Basil: Scottish resident of Corduroy Mansion.
- Terence Moongrove: Berthea's slightly batty, mystical brother.
First Sentence edit
Oedipus Snark had a number of distinctions in this life.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 3 of 3 in Corduroy Mansions. (standard series)
Preceded by The Dog Who Came in from the Cold.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Alexander McCall Smith (Author)
First Edition edit
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Publisher: Polygon
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: Add the publication date.
ISBN: 1846971829
Page Count: 368
Publisher: Polygon
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: Add the publication date.
ISBN: 1846971829
Page Count: 368
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- Dewey: 813
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