Fatty O’Leary’s Dinner Party

His loving wife Betty plans a trip to Ireland for his 40th birthday and almost immediately things go wrong: the seats in economy class on the plane are too small; Irish bathroom furniture is not as commodious as he’d have liked. And all the time Fatty must put up with the unthinking cruelty of strangers. In an hilarious and touching portrayal of a kindly and misunderstood soul, McCall Smith has created yet another memorable character who will become an instant favourite to his many fans.

Reviews of Fatty O’Leary’s Dinner Party

'McCall Smith's generous writing and dry humour, his gentleness and humanity, and his ability to evoke a place and a set of characters without caricature or condescension have endeared his books to readers' – The New York Times 'All you can eat platter of humour … once again McCall Smith doles out an appropriately extra-large helping of fun' – Scotland on Sunday 'A scrumptious, joyous read, stuffed full of sharp wit, laugh out loud frolics and gentle soothing compassion – Completely charming, this is a little gem of a book and an absolute pleasure to read' – Lovereading 'Delicious' – Scottish Field