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The Prime of Bertie Pollock

44 Scotland Street, Book 19

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The Prime of Bertie Pollock

By: Alexander McCall Smith
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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Sister Maria-Fiore dei Fiori Montagna, who is suffering from an acute identity crisis, wants to know more about her own past, and after doing a DNA test, she discovers that she has a relative she didn't know about. But her new-found family causes a rift between her and her flatmate, Antonia Collie. Can they work out their differences?

For Bruce, it's a case of history repeating itself. After getting all the attention he craves – landing a starring role in a new television series – the universe has one way of putting him in his place. Even in a modern Scotland, lurking Calvinist tendencies might still strike.

And Bertie's dream of getting to the promised land – the Dear Green Place – comes crashing down as he learns that he is to move to the far North East, leaving poor Ranald Braveheart Macpherson a little heartbroken and lost. But upon his return to Edinburgh, the boys take a trip to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Bertie's kindness gets a very royal recognition.

©2026 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2026 Bolinda Publishing City Life Family Life Romantic Comedy Urban Scotland Heartfelt
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What can you say? Another thoroughly enjoyable listen again from Mr Smith. And excellent narration from David Rintoull

Another enjoyable peak into the lives of the residents of Scotland Street

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I love all of Alexander McCall Smith books and this one is just as good. Easy to read and enjoyable as always.

Brilliant

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Another wonderful chapter in the life of Bertie Pollock, Sister Maria Fiori di Fiori di Montagna and the whole cast and crew. This series has such a wonderfully soothing quality to it. Can’t wait for the next instalment.

A perfect antidote to the stress of life

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An absolute joy to listen to. Never tire of this 44 Scotland Street series. Here’s to many more!

EXCELLENT ALWAYS

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Well narrated, but the text itself includes far too much rehashing and paraphrasing of incidents detailed in previous books in the series.

Too much recapping

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