Books like Portuguese Irregular Verbs by Alexander McCall Smith
The Professor Dr. Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld of the Institute of Romantic Philology embarks on humorous adventures in Portugal, learning to play tennis and dealing with college chums and dental appointments in Ireland and Italy. In the Portuguese Irregular Verbs series, Alexander McCall Smith brings a touch of humor to the world of academia through the adventures of the Professor von Igelfeld and his colleagues at the Institute of Romantic Philology in Germany. In this series, the reader is treated to the antics of the Professor's love interest, Princess Teresa, as well as the comedic misadventures of the Professor himself. The series is a delightful read for readers who enjoy humorous and adventurous stories.
First publish date: December 2004
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Alexander McCall Smith
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