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The Enigma of Garlic: A 44 Scotland Street Novel

The Enigma of Garlic: A 44 Scotland Street Novel

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Big Lou and Fat Bob's wedding is the most anticipated event of the decade, but Big Lou is a victim of her own success. Irene returns for a two-month stay, causing Bertie to go to summer camp. Bruce's metamorphosis and new-found outlook on life are put to the test as he prepares to leave his creature comforts for Pluscarden Abbey. His house sitter discovers that the talented Bruce Andersons shoes are all too easy to slip into.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Publisher: Birlinn General



The most anticipated event of the decade is upon us! Big Lou and Fat Bob are getting married, and the whole street is invited! After a wonderful day filled with love and laughter, Big Lou finds herself crashing back down to earth with a surprising realization. The lure of those famous bacon rolls is preventing her from leaving hungry customers without their daily dose of deliciousness – even to go on the long-awaited honeymoon she has been dreaming of. Will Big Lou find the happiness she so richly deserves? Everyone in Scotland Street hopes so, but as Burns warned, the best-laid plans can sometimes go awry.


The relative peace and tranquillity of 44 Scotland Street is about to be disrupted. Irene is to return for a two-month stay, consigning Bertie to a summer camp. Not satisfied with that, she somehow manages to come between the enigmatic nun, Sister Maria-Fiore dei Fiori di Montagna, and her friend, the hagiographer, Antonia Collie. Can a person really change, even after being struck by lightning? Bruce's metamorphosis and new-found outlook on life are put to the test as he prepares to leave his creature comforts for the monastic simplicity of Pluscarden Abbey. His house sitter, meanwhile, gets a little too comfortable in his new life and discovers that the talented Bruce Anderson's shoes are all too easy to slip into. With great taste comes great responsibility.


Come and discover The Enigma of Garlic and join the delightful denizens of Edinburgh's most famous address. This latest instalment of the much-loved 44 Scotland Street series is wise, witty, and full of warmth. The characters are as endearing as ever, and the plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns. You won't want to miss this delightful read!

Weight: 422g
Dimension: 143 x 224 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781846975905

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