--- product_id: 34449276 title: "The Dog Who Came in from the Cold: A Corduroy Mansions Novel" brand: "alexander mccall smith" price: "$34.13" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/34449276-the-dog-who-came-in-from-the-cold-a-corduroy store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Dog Who Came in from the Cold: A Corduroy Mansions Novel **Brand:** alexander mccall smith **Price:** $34.13 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Dog Who Came in from the Cold: A Corduroy Mansions Novel by alexander mccall smith - **How much does it cost?** $34.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/34449276-the-dog-who-came-in-from-the-cold-a-corduroy) ## Best For - alexander mccall smith enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alexander mccall smith brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Dog Who Came in from the Cold: A Corduroy Mansions Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PUgA2XNAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Second Entertaining Entry in Corduroy Mansions Series *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2011* The story first begun in CORDUROY MANSIONS continues with all the light-hearted humor and introspective analyzing of the human condition that has made Alexander McCall Smith a much-beloved writer.The author returns us to the now familiar building of London flats and follows its fictional residents as they each search for "home"---that sometimes elusive euphemism for the place and people one feels they truly belong with. The most endearing character of all is Freddie de la Hay, the former bomb-sniffing dog from Heathrow now residing with wine merchant William. More than others, Freddie realizes the importance of home and being where you are happy and with the person who makes you happiest. Unfortunately, Freddie is conscripted into service for the Crown and must shed his blood for England as he takes up with a band of Russian spies. Will Freddie ever know the comfort of Corduroy Mansions again? Will Berthea Snark's comic plot to save the home of her life-challenged brother Terence be successful? Will Rupert's eternal quest for the home he feels he rightfully deserves be realized? Will Caroline convince James to be her lover and not her friend? Will Barbara find happiness with Hugh if it means leaving England? These and many other questions will be answered as the residents of Corduroy Mansions search for love and happiness.There are the inevitable loose ends that readers have come to expect in a series. Will we find out what happened to Hugh in South America? Will Dee's great scheme be revealed as marketing fraud? The story is set to continue and I eagerly anticipate the next installment. My only suggestion to the author would be more Freddie de la Hay and less of Dee and her passionate pronouncements on colonic irrigation. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every Bit as Good as the Scotland Street Series *by G***H on Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2011* I must say I have enjoyed the two books of the Corduroy Mansions series every bit as much as I loved the Scotland Street Series. McCall Smith has a wonderful way of writing insightful and witty novels. This one I must say is even better than the first one in this series.Freddie de la Hay, Pimlico Terrier, owned by William French, becomes an MI6 recruit in order to infilitrate a group of Russian spies. It puts Freddie in perilous danger and causes William to realize he has made a big mistake in letting Freddie work for the MI6. We get great insight into their relationship because of Freddie's recruitment. For a while it looks as if it might all be over for poor Freddie, but you'll have to read to see what happens.Meanwhile the neighbors downstairs are having their own crisis. Caroline and James's relationship isn't turning out to be what either one of them wanted. Dee comes with a brilliant idea for her vitamin store which could pay millions. Jo goes for a weekend with Caroline to her parents' home.Barbara Ragg and Rupert Porter of literary agent fame are having their own problems. Rupert is having a hard time believing in the Yeti and more importantly in his author. In fact, there is a quite amusing scene in the book where Rupert thinks he has spotted the Yeti and chases him all over London. Meanwhile Barbara goes with her very handsome finance to meet his family in Scotland.Another lovely and warm story from Alexander McCall Smith. He is truly the premier storyteller of our age. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fun Read *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2011* I enjoyed the first book in this series, but have to say that this one was better. The things that were brought up and told were simply farcical. I think I must be dense but it took me a while to make the connection about the title of the book and the story. I had forgotten about that old movie, "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold." When I was reading about how crazy MI6 functioned, the tongue-in-cheek nonsense, I laughed and laughed and then it all just came into focus for me.All the lovable characters from the first book are here and their stories just keep evolving. Even if you did not read the first book, Smith does a good job of "filling you in on the most important parts" so you still enjoy the story in this second book in the series. However, I think reading the first one helped me to enjoy this second one better. I really cannot wait for the next installment. I know that Smith became popular with his series about the Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency; however, of all of his series I think I am enjoying this one the best. If you want something that will take you away from the seriousness of your everyday world, this book will do it! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/34449276-the-dog-who-came-in-from-the-cold-a-corduroy](https://www.desertcart.us/products/34449276-the-dog-who-came-in-from-the-cold-a-corduroy) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*