Alexander McCall Smith 
World According to Bertie 
The New 44 Scotland Street Novel

The bestselling 44 Scotland Street series continues. Pat is forced to deal with the reappearance of Bruce, Angus Lordies dog, Cyril, has been taken away by the authorities, Big Lou is still looking for love and Bertie, the beleaguered Italian-speaking prodigy and saxophonist, now has a little brother, Ulysses, who he can only hope will distract his mother, Irene. Beautifully observed, cleverly detailed, and complete with illustrations by Iain Mc Intosh, this is classic Mc Call Smith and a treat for his avid fans as well as his first time readers.From the Trade Paperback edition.