The Careful Use of Compliments

ISABEL DALHOUSIE - Book 4Nothing 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 fictions most richly developed amateur detectives is always ready to pursue the answers to all of lifes questions large and small.In the fourth installment of this enchanting beloved series Isabel Dalhousie who is now a mother returns to investigate an irresistible puzzle in the art world.Isabel Dalhousiethe nosiest and most sympathetic philosopher you are likely to meetnow has a son Charlie whose doting father Jamie has an intriguing idea to pose to Isabel: marriage. But Isabel wonders if Jamie is too young to be serious? And how would Cat respond? On top of these matters the ambitious Professor Dove has seized Isabel''s position as editor of the Review of Applied Ethics. However nothing it seems can diminish Isabel''s innate curiosity. And when she recognizes that two paintings attributed to a deceased artist have simultaneously appeared on the market she can''t help but think that they''re forgeries. So Isabel begins an investigation and soon finds herself diverted from her musings about parenthood and onto a path of inquiry into the soul of an artist.