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No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (21)
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In this volume of the cherished No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe must balance family obligations with the growing needs of one of apprentice-detective Charlie's pet projects.
Precious Ramotswe loves her dependable old van. Yes, it sometimes takes a bit longer to get going now, and it has developed some quirks over the years, but it has always gotten the job done. This time, though, the world--and Charlie--may be asking too much of it, for when he borrows the beloved vehicle, he returns it damaged. And, to make matters worse, the interior seems to have acquired an earthy smell that even Precious can't identify.
But the olfactory issue is not the only mystery that needs solving. Mma Ramotswe is confronted by a distant relative, Blessing, who asks for help with an ailing cousin. The help requested is of a distinctly pecuniary nature, which makes both Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni and Mma Makutsi suspicious. And there is no peace at home, either, as the new neighbors are airing their marital grievances rather loudly. Still, Mma Ramotswe is confident that the solutions to all of these difficulties are there to be discovered--as long as she is led by kindness, grace, and logic and can rely on the counsel of her friends and loved ones.
About this Author
ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH is the author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency novels and of a number of other series and stand-alone books. His works have been translated into more than forty languages and have been bestsellers throughout the world. He lives in Scotland.
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Praise for The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
"In a world full of conflict--where disagreements can quickly escalate and get ugly--reconnecting with a friendly, familiar face can be a welcome reprieve. For millions of readers, Mma Ramotswe--the protagonist of Alexander McCall Smith's wildly popular No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series of books--is just such a familiar face and voice. . . . [L[ighthearted and often-humorous...writing, offer[s] readers a break from an increasingly combative world." --Winnipeg Free Press
"[McCall Smith's] writing is soothing, elegant, understated, beguiling, joyous, engaging, charming and extremely funny; he is an understanding, witty writer; he employs a sly humour; and he's a treasure, on and on. . . . [McCall Smith's] intelligent writing, the simplicity even in the convoluted plots, his characters who are so endearing you just want to hug them, and the settings that might otherwise be ordinary but are made extraordinary by his writing, make any book by him wonderful. His books are beach books, they are airport books, they are summer and winter books, they are books that make you want to embrace life." --The Globe and Mail
"McCall Smith's books are witty, gentle, observant and very human." --Minneapolis Star Tribune
"You cannot beat McCall Smith for subtle musings shot through with insight and wit. His deft characterisation enlivens the inner workings of everyday characters. His work offers a heartening view of a world that often appears heartless." --The Telegraph
"If Dr. McCall Smith didn't exist, we should have had to invent him. He is that rare creature known as a storyteller. He eschews the savagery of the ancient fairytales while retaining their eternal charm." --The Washington Times
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