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As winter turns to spring across Botswana's red earth and slow green rivers, all is not well on Zebra Drive. Mma Ramotswe has plenty of work, ranging from thefts at the printing works to suspicious deaths at the Mochudi hospital. Meanwhile Mma Makutsi's forthcoming marriage appears to threaten a happy working relationship. But when Mr J.L.B. Matekoni - trying to prove himself as a worthy husband - has to go at a little detective work, disaster looms...Witty and wise, the latest instalment in the lives of McCall Smith's extended Botswana family teaches the importance of trust, love and what really makes a good husband.

A client, who was adopted, askes Precious Ramotswe to trace her biological family. But will her searches bring happiness or something rather different, something rather frightening?

"The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection" would be a good read for someone who appreciates cozy mysteries with a cultural twist. Alexander McCall Smith's writing style is gentle, yet engaging, and the characters are endearing. This particular installment of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series features the beloved characters Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi, and introduces a new character, Mr. Clovis Andersen, a famous detective who is the author of the classic guide to their trade. The story is a delightful blend of mystery, humor, and culture, as the characters navigate both personal and professional challenges, and work together to solve a case involving a missing boy. Overall, "The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection" is a charming and heartwarming mystery that is sure to delight fans of the genre.