Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party Author:Alexander McCall Smith 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 ... more »of a kindly and misunderstood soul, McCall Smith has created yet another memorable character who will become an instant favourite to his many fans.« less