Name: At the Reunion Buffet

Author: Alexander McCall Smith
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Mystery, Short Stories

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 Isabel Dalhousie - philosopher, mother and friend - is taking on the mammoth task of hosting her school reunion. In the hours before twenty-five former classmates descend on her home, and the caterers arrive to set up a buffet, Isabel has time to reflect. She is mindful of the fact that reunions can bring up all sorts of uncomfortable feelings.

Later that night, with the party in full swing, Isabel realises that the pull of the past remains as strong as ever. Some people are interested in fuelling disagreements, while others are hoping to make amends. As hostess of the party, Isabel feels compelled to help them on the path to mercy and forgiveness. But what if the reasons for forgiveness are murky and suspect? And what if long-held secrets threaten to derail Isabel's efforts?

In this warm, intelligently observed novella, Alexander McCall Smith's wonderful heroine, Isabel, learns valuable lessons about inviting the past into your life.
This book is part of the "Isabel Dalhousie" series. Here are some other books from this series:
"The Quiet Side of Passion"
First published in 2018
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"A Distant View of Everything"
First published in 2017
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"The Novel Habits of Happiness"
First published in 2015
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"The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds"
First published in 2012
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"The Forgotten Affairs of Youth"
First published in 2011
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"The Perils of Morning Coffee"
First published in 2011
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"The Charming Quirks of Others"
First published in 2010
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"The Lost Art of Gratitude"
First published in 2009
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"The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday"
First published in 2008
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"The Careful Use of Compliments"
First published in 2007
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"Friends, Lovers, Chocolate"
First published in 2005
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"The Sunday Philosophy Club"
First published in 2004
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"The Right Attitude to Rain"
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"Sweet, Thoughtful Valentine"
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