{"product_id":"the-private-life-of-spies-and-the-exquisite-art-of-getting-even-stories-of-espionage-and-revenge","title":"The Private Life of Spies and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even: Stories of Espionage and Revenge","description":"From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a new short story collection: half spy stories, half tales of revenge, all highlight the kinder, funnier, and gentler side of espionage and retribution.\n\nIn 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.\n\nA keen observer of humanity imbued with a sparkling imagination, Alexander McCall Smith illustrates throughout that transparency is paramount and forgiveness is restorative. With surprising insight and a healthy helping of humor, these stories remind us that, in the end, the high road is often the better one for all involved.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0593700694\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0593700694.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:McCall Smith, Alexander\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41445218123834,"sku":"DBV.0593700694.G","price":6.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0593700694-0.jpg?v=1780688528","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-private-life-of-spies-and-the-exquisite-art-of-getting-even-stories-of-espionage-and-revenge","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}