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Jill Besterman

Jill Besterman Jersey, Channel Islands United Kingdom Member Since 2005
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  • "Further travails of Bertie"

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    This is another delightful episode in the lives of the residents of Scotland Street, told in the usual inimitable style of Alexander McCall Smith and read beautifully by David Rintoul. I laughed out loud at several incidents (embarassing as I was travelling by train at the time!). I grew up in Edinburgh and get really homesick every time I read one of these tales.

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    The Unbearable Lightness of Scones

    • ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Alexander McCall Smith
    • Narrated By David Rintoul
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    To the casual observer, the great enlightened city of Edinburgh, home of no-nonsense sermons and cream teas, might appear immune to the rollercoaster of strong emotions. But at 44 Scotland Street, as Matthew and Elspeth embark on the risky enterprise of married love, the raffish portrait painter Angus Lordie has a premonition of disaster. Soon enough Irene Pollock is shocked to learn that her small son Bertie harbours a highly unsuitable ambition; and Angus finds himself facing a large Glaswegian gangster.

    Jill Besterman says: "Further travails of Bertie"
  • "The continued tales from 44 Scotlan..."

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    Another delightful update about the residents of 44 Scotland Street (and their near neighbours in Moray Place, India Street and other areas of Edinburgh's New Town). Mature love for Domenica and Angus, young love for Matthew and Elspeth (and their triplets), questionable love for Pat and the horrible Bruce, married love (?) for Irene and Stuart and the possibility of new love for Big Lou form the background to the continued story of Bertie. He is still struggling to make his mother understand that there is more to life than psychotherapy, clarinet lessons and Italian conversation whilst he makes drastic plans with his new friend "Braveheart" (with the spindly legs) and battles on against the repellent Olive. Is Bertie's sweetness, innocence and perpetual optimism to be rewarded by light at the end of the tunnel - listen to the wonderful reading by David Rintoul and find out!

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    Bertie Plays The Blues

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 45 mins)
    • By Alexander McCall Smith
    • Narrated By David Rintoul
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    Even down to its well-set Georgian townhouses, Edinburgh is a hymn to measure and harmony. But on Scotland Street, domestic accord is in short supply. Matthew and Elspeth welcome three new arrivals, though the joys of multiple parenthood are somewhat lost due to sleep deprivation and the difficulties of telling their brood apart. Angus and Domenica are to marry, and Domenica has ambitious and disturbing plans for their living arrangements, especially when it appears that Antonia, in Italy recuperating from Stendhal Syndrome, may not return.

    Lynda says: "Brilliant!"
  • "How to wrench your heart"

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    If you are considering having a family, are having problems having a family or are considering getting a dog, this is not the book for you! It will put you off for life. If, however, you have coped with problems like these and can cope with all the ups and downs (mainly downs) in these situations, you will be charmed with the way that this story unfolds as it is brilliantly read by Jilly Bond

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    Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts

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    • By Lucy Dillon
    • Narrated By Jilly Bond
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    Rachel has inherited her aunt's estate: a house in the country, kennels, dogs, and more dogs. She claims she's not a 'dog' person. But then she tries to match the abandoned pets with new owners with some unexpected results. As the new owners' paths cross, and their lives become interwoven, they - along with their dogs - all find themselves learning important lessons about loyalty and unconditional love.

    Frances says: "If you love dogs you'll love this book"
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