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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

by Alexander McCall Smith
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Botswana's warm-hearted lady detective triumphs.

If you find charm in the quirks of everyday life and appreciate the wisdom that often comes from simple observations, you might enjoy 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.' It's not just about solving mysteries; it's about enjoying the ride through Botswana with Mma Ramotswe, who combines intuition and empathy to unravel the puzzles of people's lives. Think of it as a series of little life lessons, each wrapped in a gentle detective story.

  • Martin Beck Award (2004)
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

by Alexander McCall Smith
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ISBN: 9780349116754
Authors: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 262507 readers)

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Fans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the basis of the HBO TV show, and its proprietor Precious Ramotswe, Botswana’s premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, and good humor—not to mention help from her loyal assistant, Grace Makutsi, and the occasional cup of tea. Meet Mma Ramotswe, the endearing, engaging, simply irresistible proprietress of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, the first and only detective agency in Botswana. With persistent observation, gentle intuition, and a keen desire to help people with the problems of their lives, she solves mysteries great and small for friends and strangers alike.
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Botswana's warm-hearted lady detective triumphs.

If you find charm in the quirks of everyday life and appreciate the wisdom that often comes from simple observations, you might enjoy 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.' It's not just about solving mysteries; it's about enjoying the ride through Botswana with Mma Ramotswe, who combines intuition and empathy to unravel the puzzles of people's lives. Think of it as a series of little life lessons, each wrapped in a gentle detective story.

  • Martin Beck Award (2004)
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.