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The Full Cupboard of Life

by Alexander McCall Smith
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The Full Cupboard of Life - Thryft
The Full Cupboard of Life - Thryft

Botswana's detective navigates love, marriage, and charity.

If you cherish stories that feel both tender and sincere, "The Full Cupboard of Life" could be a charming addition to your library. It's a gentle, comforting read that offers a window into the lives of characters who feel like old friends, with Mma Ramotswe's warmth and down-to-earth wisdom at its heart. The book's slow-paced narrative and explorations of everyday human relationships are much like a leisurely afternoon tea – soothing and delightful.

  • Audie Award for Solo Narration - Female (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Full Cupboard of Life

by Alexander McCall Smith
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$16.35  

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ISBN: 9780349117256
Authors: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary
Related Topics: Mystery, Literature, Crime, Thriller
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 32858 readers)

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Mma Precious Ramotswe, the protagonist of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, navigates various challenges in Gaborone, Botswana. In this installment, she assists her fiancé Mr J.L.B. Matekoni, deals with an orphan farm manager, and handles a dishonest competing mechanic. Set against the backdrop of Botswana, the story unfolds with cups of bush tea and intriguing subplots.
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Botswana's detective navigates love, marriage, and charity.

If you cherish stories that feel both tender and sincere, "The Full Cupboard of Life" could be a charming addition to your library. It's a gentle, comforting read that offers a window into the lives of characters who feel like old friends, with Mma Ramotswe's warmth and down-to-earth wisdom at its heart. The book's slow-paced narrative and explorations of everyday human relationships are much like a leisurely afternoon tea – soothing and delightful.

  • Audie Award for Solo Narration - Female (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.