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In the Company of Cheerful Ladies: The New Novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series [Hardcover]

Alexander McCall Smith (Author)

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Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Pantheon Books; First Edition First Printing edition (30 April 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0375422714
ISBN-13: 978-0375422713
Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 2.1 x 21.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 805,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'A rare pleasure' Daily Telegraph * 'Forget the library - the body is in the mud hut. An African Miss Marple created by a Scottish lawyer ... superb' Sunday Times * 'There is something almost divinely appealing about the way Alexander McCall Smith writes about daily life in Botswana...it is hard to think of a contemporary writer more genuinely engaging... I find it impossible to think about [his novels] without smiling' Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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* Highly original 'detective' stories with unique setting and characters featuring Mma Ramotswe and her No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency. --This text refers to the Perfect Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, 8 Dec 2004

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I've read all the Ladies' Detective Agency books, and enjoyed them all, but I agree with the reviewers who thought this was the best one so far. The writing seems to me to be more assured, the characters more rounded, and the plotting more convincing. All in all, a delight - I just wish the book had been twice as long! I do hope it isn't the last in the series as two new characters have been introduced, plus there are the orphans ... would love to know more about them. Keep writing, Mr McCall Smith!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly fabulous!, 27 Sep 2004

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Thank you to Alexander McCall Smith, this was well worth the wait. Rather than losing steam this book gathers a momentum only matched by the very first in the series (which got me hooked). Every chapter takes you to another level and the author manages to do this without keeping you in painful suspense. Almost as if you just happen upon it and then you are so glad you did. I'll say no more. You must read it for yourself. What an ending!! I thought all the great books had been written, and now here I am pining for more. Mr Smith, don't let me wait too long for the next one please.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Return to form., 12 Oct 2004

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It seemed to me that books 3 and 4 had lost some the initial sparkle of the No. 1 Ladies Detective agency, but Cheerful Ladies manages to capture the original atmosphere and has a compelling plot involving Precious Ramotswe's first husband.
I'm very glad that Alexander McCall Smith had added to the series after what looked like the end and, while I would love to see another book, this is exactly the high note to finish on.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating read.
This was purchased on behalf of a relative who has the whole series. It was read with delight. Excellent service by your Company. Read more

Published 3 months ago by K. P. Gale

5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Fantastic series. I have now read all the books in the series and cannot fault any of them. Looking forward to some more being written - I hope.

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It's always such a treat to curl up with a No 1 Ladies Detective Agency book- I look forward to reading these more than any other novel at the moment- cracking open the pages and... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Nicola F (Nic)

5.0 out of 5 stars The pinnacle of the series so far
In previous No. 1 Ladies' Detective books, I have always thought that it did not matter if you had not read the previous ones, as they filled you in nicely on all the background... Read more

Published on 9 Feb 2010 by Joanne D'Arcy

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Excellent addition to the series. Only book that I had missing from this set of stories. Book was in perfect condition and although postage is expensive, that is reflected in... Read more

Published on 2 Feb 2010 by Mrs Sherlock

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as expected
As always, Alexander McCall Smith has given us an excellent read - nothing spectacular, just a thoroughly enjoyable book to while away a few quiet hours. Read more

Published on 27 Aug 2009 by Janice Shortland

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Relief flooded over me as I read the first chapter of In the Company of Cheerful Ladies! I have loved The No. Read more

Published on 19 May 2009 by Dot

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favourite So Far!
I really enjoyed this book and I don't know whether the author's sense of humour has grown on me or whether this book was particulary funny, but I found myself laughing a lot. Read more

Published on 27 Jun 2008 by Tamianne

4.0 out of 5 stars Mama Ramotswe to the rescue!
Alexander McCall Smith is excellent and the whole series of books is wonderful. This isn't as good as the first, although if you love an off-beat, well-told tale then you could do... Read more

Published on 17 Feb 2007 by Spinning Jenny

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