The Isle of Good Karma with Alexander McCall Smith

Sunday 11 October 2026
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Starts: 4:30pm
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Duration: 1 hour
The Crown Hotel, Harrogate
Tickets £ 20.00

Join one of the world’s most beloved storytellers, Sir Alexander McCall Smith, as he discusses his captivating new novel, The Isle of Good Karma.

Set between the Scottish Hebrides and the Himalayas, The Isle of Good Karma follows Mary Macdonald, a much loved teacher and crofter whose practical outlook on life is transformed when an unexpected windfall inspires an unforgettable journey. Rich with charm, humour and gentle wisdom, the novel is a celebration of travel, kindness and the unexpected ways in which new experiences can change our lives while keeping us true to ourselves.

In this special event, Sir Alexander will share the inspiration behind his latest novel and reflect on the themes that have made his writing so enduringly popular. He will discuss the joy of creating memorable characters, the importance of compassion in fiction and the enduring appeal of stories that find beauty in everyday life.

Best known as the author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and 44 Scotland Street, Sir Alexander has delighted millions of readers with his warmth, wit and profound understanding of human nature.

Find out more about the book here.
Kindly sponsored by Raworths Solicitors.

Alexander McCall Smith is one of the world’s most prolific and best-loved authors. He was born in 1948 and brought up in Southern Rhodesia (present-day Zimbabwe), before moving to Scotland at the age of 17 to study at the University of Edinburgh. For many years he was a professor of Medical Law and worked in universities in the UK and Botswana before turning his hand to writing fiction.

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