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Alexander McCall Smith

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Alexander McCall Smith

  • Alexander McCall Smith
    Alexander McCall Smith: ‘Friendship lies at the heart of almost all my books’

    The star writer reflects on the consolation of poetry, talking to strangers and his deep love of Botswana

    Mon, 1 Jun 2026

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