Bertie’s Theory of Ice Cream by Alexander McCall Smith

“It’s like ice cream, Mr Flynn,” Bertie continued. “When you have ice cream, you need to eat it straight away, otherwise it melts. If there are people who haven’t got any, you should share it, if you can.”

When despair for the world grows, Bertie’s theory of ice cream reminds us that it’s the simple pleasures in life that we should hold onto. And everyone’s favourite seven-year-old has a lot to put up with: at home, Irene is planning lessons on Irish Culture for Bertie; at school, he is forced to join Olive and Pansy’s book group, and during a day out with his best friend Ranald Braveheart Macpherson, the boys find themselves unexpectedly invited to a wedding.

Meanwhile, Bruce’s latest property venture goes horribly wrong after trying to move a flat’s front door to give it a more prestigious address. At Nine Mile Burn, Matthew and the triplets try to adopt an unwillingly-vegan dog. And Sister Maria-Fiori dei Fiore Montagna discovers the missing part of the Stone of Scone in Drummond Place Gardens.

Filled with Alexander McCall Smith’s trademark warmth and humour, this latest book in the series is a must-read.

Scotland Street is back. Settle in and take a trip back to Scotland’s favourite fictitious street, with Bertie, Irene, Big Lou, newcomer Galactica Macfee and all the rest. With customary charm and deftness, Alexander McCall Smith gives us another instalment in this popular series, where anything could happen to Bertie and the gang.

About the Author:

Alexander McCall Smithis the author of the highly successfulNo. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agencyseries, which has sold over twenty-five million copies. Since then he has devoted his time to the writing of fiction and has seen his various series of books translated into over forty-six languages and become bestsellers throughout the world. These include the44 Scotland Streetnovels, first published as a serial novel in theScotsman, theIsabel Dalhousienovels, theVon Igelfeldseries and theCorduroy Mansionsnovels.

07 Aug 2025
 

Bertie’s Theory of Ice Cream: A 44 Scotland Street Novel by Alexander McCall Smith ISBN 9781846977169