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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

by Alexander McCall Smith
$3.90
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

“Intuitive detective with warmth and wit”

This book is a great read for those who love mystery novels with a unique twist. Precious Ramotswe, the only female detective in Botswana, is not conventional in her methods but her intuition and cleverness make her stand out from the rest. The story is set in an unusual world and the characters are charming and unforgettable. Fans of cozy mysteries will enjoy the warmth and wit of this book.

  • 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.
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

by Alexander McCall Smith
$3.90
ISBN: 9780349116754
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $19.80
Authors: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Crime, Asian Literature, Mystery
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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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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“Intuitive detective with warmth and wit”

This book is a great read for those who love mystery novels with a unique twist. Precious Ramotswe, the only female detective in Botswana, is not conventional in her methods but her intuition and cleverness make her stand out from the rest. The story is set in an unusual world and the characters are charming and unforgettable. Fans of cozy mysteries will enjoy the warmth and wit of this book.

  • 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.