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World Service,27 Jul 2018,23 mins

Alexander McCall Smith

Talking Books

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Internationally acclaimed writer Alexander McCall Smith speaks to Gavin Esler at Hay Festival. The author of more than 80 books including the 44 Scotland Street series, has been described as a writer of “gentle wisdom and good cheer”. His books have been translated into more than 46 languages. He discusses what motivates his work and his huge range including his heart-warming series of books about The Number 1. Ladies’ Detective Agency, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo: Alexander McCall Smith attends a photocall during the Edinburgh International Book Festival on August 15, 2017. Credit: Simone Padovani/Awakening/Getty Images)

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