The Handbag; Miracolo; The Descent | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

The Handbag; Miracolo; The Descent | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

From Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith by Alexander McCall Smith

September 2, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 7

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In this episode, Alexander McCall Smith reads three short stories that provide a warm and positive distraction from everyday life.

These three short stories together make up the seventh episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories.Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life.Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

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Books & works: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The 44 Scotland Street, The Handbag, Miracolo, The Descent

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