A Work of Beauty: Alexander McCall Smith's Edinburgh

Review Sandy McCall Smith amazes fellow scribblers with his freshness and sheer verve. Having lived in Edinburgh for 20 years, I loved 'A Work of Beauty', his beautifully written evocation of the most beautiful city in the world - Alistair Moffat, The Scotsman Books of the Year 2014 About the Author Alexander McCall Smith enjoyed a distinguished career as a Professor of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh, before turning to writing full-time. He is the author of over eighty books on a wide array of subjects, and his books have been translated into sixty-four languages.