The Enigma Of Garlic

Alexander McCall Smith, Polygon, £17.99

Fans of the 44 Scotland Street series are in for a feast of fun with the offering from AMS. Bruce Anderson’s metamorphosis after being struck by lightning is genius. He’s now heading off for a monastic retreat, leaving his abode in the hands of a house-sitter making himself at home in more ways than he should. Meanwhile, Big Lou has married Fat Bob. But can she escape her café for a honeymoon? Deliciously delightful!