Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party

This original short novel by Alexander McCall Smith follows American tourist Cornelius P. "Fatty" O'Leary and his wife on a humorous and misadventure-filled trip to Ireland for his 40th birthday. As they tour his ancestral homeland, their plans are quickly sidetracked by a series of amusing mishaps, from uncomfortable travel to less-than-ideal accommodations. Celebrated for its warmth and comedy, the story features a lovable character that will resonate with fans of McCall Smith’s gentle, humorous storytelling.