One city

by Alexander McCall Smith

First published 2006

In this humorous short story collection, a homesick biologist from Delhi, two homeless World Cup players, and a tiger-related mayhem in Murrayfield collide in the streets of Edinburgh. With an introduction by J.K. Rowling about her own move to the city, these intriguing perspectives come together to raise awareness and funds for the One City charity, which combats social exclusion.

Genres: literary-fiction, humor, contemporary, short-story-collection

Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family

Setting: Edinburgh, Scotland

120 pages · Paperback · Antony Rowe Ltd

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