{"product_id":"the-uncommon-appeal-of-clouds-9780307949233","title":"The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eISABEL DALHOUSIE - Book 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNothing captures the charm of Edinburgh like the bestselling Isabel Dalhousie series of novels featuring the insatiably curious philosopher and woman detective. Whether investigating a case or a problem of philosophy, the indefatigable Isabel Dalhousie, one of fiction's most richly developed amateur detectives, is always ready to pursue the answers to all of life's questions, large and small.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsabel Dalhousie, the Edinburgh philosopher and amateur sleuth, answers an unexpected appeal from wealthy art collector Duncan Munrowe. A work by the celebrated French artist Nicolas Poussin has been stolen from Munrowe's private collection. Never one to refuse a request for help, Isabel agrees to help recover the painting, and discovers that the thieves may be closer to the owner than he ever would have expected. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeanwhile, Isabel and her husband Jamie suspect that their three-year-old may be a budding mathematical genius. Then there is the question of whether Isabel should help a young couple who want to move in together--against the wishes of the girl's parents. As she wrestles with these problems, Isabel finds herself tested as a parent, a philosopher, and a friend. But, as ever, her good sense, quick wits, and kind heart will help her come to the right solution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anchor Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/02\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780307949233\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.95h x 5.26w x 0.63d","brand":"Alexander McCall Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43228259975349,"sku":"9780307949233","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_293df682-1209-4f02-9709-c1aab780bd0f.jpg?v=1698723000","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-uncommon-appeal-of-clouds-9780307949233","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}