Espresso Tales

About “Espresso Tales”

Espresso Tales is the latest book in Alexander McCall Smith's 44 Scotland Street series. The story follows the familiar characters living in a Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh. Bertie, a six-year-old with great talent, starts kindergarten and is forced to wear pink overalls. Bruce, who used to work as a surveyor, is considering a career change to wine merchant. Pat is beginning her life at Edinburgh University and may start a new relationship with Domenica, her neighbor. The book captures the transition from summer to fall in Edinburgh, a city known for its unpredictable weather. McCall Smith's storytelling is filled with humor and care for his characters, offering a warm look at the city and its people.