{"product_id":"9781846976216","title":"The Exquisite Art of Getting Even","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor(s): McCall Smith, Alexander, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 04\/08\/2022,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 208 pages,\u003cbr\u003e Series: N\/A, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Birlinn Ltd,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: Birlinn General,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModern \u0026amp; contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Short stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781846976216\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eThe characters in this delicious book are pushed to the point of no return and seek retribution. But how we get even is not always the best road to redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the island of Mull, it takes an incomer to make the locals realise that they need to take matters into their own hands to maintain the community's reputation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 'The Principles of Soap' the value of friendship overcomes adversity and opportunistic nepotism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn suburban Edinburgh opposing neighbours find out the hard way that the best method of dealing with a canine disturbance is not to bury one's head in the sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd in the final tale we meet an author on the brink of public ruin who sees the error of his ways after an act of kindness saves the day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese four tales show that the exquisite art of getting even is a skill that sees kindness win over malice. Tantalising and amusing, these stories show off a darker side but carry with them the author's trademark warmth and humour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43061969387757,"sku":"9781846976216","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/0240\/6809\/products\/9781846976216.jpg?v=1675369136","url":"https:\/\/steyningbookshop.info\/products\/9781846976216","provider":"Winstone's Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}