The Strange Case of the Moderate Extr..., Alexander McCall Smith
The Strange Case of the Moderate Extr..., Alexander McCall Smith
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The Strange Case of the Moderate Extremists

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrator: David Rintoul

Unabridged: 2 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/15/2019

Synopsis

Detective Ulf Varg from the Department of Sensitive Crimes is often called upon to investigate unusual matters. But rarely is he asked to conduct an inquiry on behalf of his own family. Is such a thing ethical? Adding to Ulf’s moral discomfort is the fact that he does not exactly see eye to eye with his younger brother Bjorn—a leading player in one of Sweden’s right-wing parties, the Moderate Extremists. Still, family is family, so Ulf finds himself working to uncover the mole leaking secrets to a rival party, the Extreme Moderates. All of this in addition to his responsibilities to the Department, which include investigating a case of cat-related sabotage. As always, it’s up to Ulf to close the case … even if he encounters unexpected resistance from the victims themselves.

About Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Esil on February 03, 2019

Alexander McCall Smith almost always charms me, and The Case of the Moderate Extremists is no exception. The title alone is lovely. I’m not sure where this one fits in, but it seems to be part of a nascent series set in Malmo, Sweden featuring Detective Ulf Varg who heads the “Department of Sensitiv......more

Goodreads review by Julie on June 06, 2019

Ok....Alexander McCall Smith is now firmly ensconced as one of my favorite authors. His No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series is charming. I'm sorry I didn't start reading it long before now! And the first Detective Varg book, The Department of Sensitive Crimes, is witty and humorous. I jumped at the......more

Goodreads review by Pauline Reid on August 25, 2022

I listened to this as an audiobook. This is the author of No 1 Ladies Dectective Agency Series, and this wittiness comes through on these short stories. Duration for audio is 2 hrs, 30 minutes. Although more of a "serious series" funny nevertheless. Watch out for the lightbulb moment, some people are d......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on May 16, 2019

This charming short story introduces Alexander McCall Smith's Swedish-set series featuring Detective Ulf Varg (Wolf Wolf). I loved "The Department of Sensitive Crimes," but I thought this story was even better. I'm looking forward to more books in this series.......more

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