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It is said that a picture may be worth a thousand words, but an old photograph can inspire many more. In this beguiling book, Alexander McCall Smith casts his eye over five chanced-upon photographs from the era of black-and-white photography and imagines the stories behind them.
Who were those people, what were their stories, why are they smiling, what made them sad? What emerges are surprising and poignant tales of love and friendship in a variety of settings - an estate in the Highlands of Scotland; a travelling circus in Canada; an Australian gold-mining town; a village in Ireland; and the Scottish capital, Edinburgh.
Some will find joy and fulfilment - others would prefer happier endings. Each of them, though, will find love, and that is ultimately what matters.
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Cornelius P. "Fatty" O'Leary and his wife, Betty, plan a vacation in Ireland for his 40th birthday, where they will tour his ancestral homeland and relax in the countryside. Almost immediately, things go terribly wrong: the seats in economy class on the plane are too small; the country hotel's dinner spread and bathroom fixtures leave much to be desired; and the down-to-earth O'Learys find their fellow guests are more than a little snobbish.
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- De Sharon en 08-05-15
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The Private Life of Spies and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even
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- De: Alexander McCall Smith
- Narrado por: David Rintoul
- Duración: 10 h y 44 m
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In this dual collection of short stories, Alexander McCall Smith brings his trademark humor and warmth to inventive tales of spying and vengeance. In one story, a spy dropped deep into enemy territory manages to disguise himself—quite convincingly—as a nun. In another, an invitation to join the Vatican Secret Service sends a prospective operative down a rabbit hole of controversy and confusion. A third story finds an author, on the brink of public ruin, seeing the error of his ways after an act of kindness saves the day.
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Brilliant
- De C. Gall en 12-12-23
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The Sunday Philosophy Club
- An Isabel Dalhousie Mystery
- De: Alexander McCall Smith
- Narrado por: Davina Porter
- Duración: 8 h y 2 m
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New York Times best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith, winner of the first-ever Saga Award for Wit, has entertained millions with his beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency mysteries. Now this phenomenally popular author introduces a fresh series, brimming with the charm and humor his stable of dedicated fans can't get enough of.
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Advice For Prospective Listeners
- De DCinMI en 02-18-13
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Heavenly Date and Other Flirtations
- De: Alexander McCall Smith
- Narrado por: various
- Duración: 7 h y 2 m
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Alexander McCall Smith, the New York Times best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and the recipient of two Booker Judges' Special Recommendations, delivers an intriguing collection of stories about dating. The emotions in these tales run from the thrill of finding happiness to the humiliation and loneliness of rejection.
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- De Robin Nystrom en 07-09-07
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
- De: Alexander McCall Smith
- Narrado por: Lisette Lecat
- Duración: 8 h y 9 m
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Mma "Precious" Ramotswe sets up a detective agency in Botswana on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, making her the only female detective in the country. At first, cases are hard to come by. But eventually, troubled people come to Precious with a variety of concerns. Potentially philandering husbands, seemingly schizophrenic doctors, and a missing boy who may have been killed by witch doctors all compel Precious to roam about in her tiny van, searching for clues.
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Transcends its Genre
- De Gene en 12-07-03
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The Perfect Passion Company
- De: Alexander McCall Smith
- Narrado por: Amy Alexander
- Duración: 11 h y 46 m
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As the new manager of the Perfect Passion Company, Katie’s mission is to help the lonely hearts of Edinburgh. With the assistance of her amiable and handsome office neighbor, William, she finds herself using a personal touch to find matches for the city’s lovelorn citizens. When an airline pilot comes to her looking for a woman to take care of him, Katie sends him to cooking school. The case of a hotelier with a particularly overbearing mother may require a delicate two-pronged approach.
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Weak story
- De Jeri B en 06-24-24
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La's Orchestra Saves the World
- A Novel
- De: Alexander McCall Smith
- Narrado por: Emily Gray
- Duración: 7 h y 6 m
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In 1939, Lavender flees London to escape the German bombs and her shattered marriage. Settling in a small town, she pulls together a makeshift orchestra to help cope with the times.
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McCall Smith Does It Again!
- De Pamela Harvey en 12-17-09
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Portuguese Irregular Verbs
- De: Alexander McCall Smith
- Narrado por: Paul Hecht
- Duración: 3 h y 48 m
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From New York Times best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith, creator of the phenomenally popular No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency novels and winner of the inaugural Saga Award for Wit, comes the first wonderfully entertaining novel starring Professor Doctor Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld, distinguished philologist, and frequently inept human.
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A Delightful Read
- De E. Pearson en 12-26-08
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The Misunderstanding of Glencoe
- De: Alexander McCall Smith
- Narrado por: Paul Smith, Monica Gibb, Kenny Blyth, y otros
- Duración: 27 m
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A full-cast BBC Radio Scotland comedy dramatisation written by Alexander McCall Smith. An Edinburgh couple on holiday in the Highlands discover that centuries-old tensions are still very near the surface. Starring John Buick, Kenny Blyth, Monica Gibb, and Paul Young.
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Laugh your way into understanding human history
- De Natalie en 01-23-13
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Chance Developments
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- W. Mahoney
- 01-09-18
The "Good"; The "Bad"; The "Otherwise"
Where does Chance Developments rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Among all the Alexander McCall Smith books, this collection of Short Stories falls a bit short -- in that most all the stories were very good, but a few were just "so so". :) But I sitll hold AMS at the top of my reading lists! The "No 1 Ladies..." is absolute prefection and I await each new publication with as much anticipation as I do, waiting for a loaf of Home-Made bread!
Would you be willing to try another book from Alexander McCall Smith? Why or why not?
Absolutely, YES!
What about the narrators’s performance did you like?
Very good.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No...
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-02-16
Short stories from old photos...with no photos
What made the experience of listening to Chance Developments the most enjoyable?
Each reader seemed specifically chosen for the story and characters - so glad AMS went with a collaborative approach! The familiar narrators from all the AMS series were a pleasure to hear from again.
What did you like best about this story?
The approach of starting with an old photo is incredible. As I listened, I imagined the photos and what details let AMS down the paths he chose.
Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?
Sister Flora.
If you could take any character from Chance Developments out to dinner, who would it be and why?
Harry. Such a fascinating life.
Any additional comments?
Given this book's tight tie to the inspirational images, it would have been fantastic for Audible to find a way to share those images. I have managed to find a couple of them online, but I'd still really like to see the rest!
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- jeanie
- 11-22-19
Love Alexander McCall Smith Stories?
I adore Alexander McCall Smith's stories, long or short or serials.
Great to have someone read to me while I sew.
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- L.Drake
- 12-02-16
Enjoyable Read!
Each story had well-developed characters and an interesting plot. Smith carried the theme of love throughout each unique story.
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- N. David Blocher
- 01-20-17
Several "I wish that I had written that..."
What made the experience of listening to Chance Developments the most enjoyable?
It makes commuting so much less hellish, to the point where, with certain books, I don't want to arrive at destination.
What did you like best about this story?
The multiple stories. Probably as romantic as you will find McCall-Smith. Several of the stories were quite remarkable.
Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?
Always loved Davina Porter but there were no duds. Robert Ian McKenzie is always a standout.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Old Photographs and Pictures disclose some remarkable tales. ( I was already casting characters for some of them.)
Any additional comments?
Had to listen to a couple of them two times. So many remarkable asides on the human condition ...
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- Merrill
- 09-15-16
Charming stories!
I love stories by Alexander McCall Smith. Happy endings! Perfect for my thirty minute commute.
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- Labrat 1
- 02-16-21
pictures
I think it might have been better if I could have seen the pictures the story's were about. I don't k ow bow that might happen but there it is!
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