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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
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

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30 April 2005 No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency (Book 6)
THE NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 6

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.

In the newest addition to the universally beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the charming and ever-resourceful Precious Ramotswe finds herself overly beset by problems. She is already busier than usual at the detective agency when added to her concerns are a strange intruder in her house on Zebra Drive and the baffling appearance of a pumpkin. And then there is Mma Makutsi, who decides to treat herself to dance lessons, only to be partnered with a man who seems to have two left feet. Nor are things running quite as smoothly as they usually do at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors. Mma Ramotswe’s husband, the estimable Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, is overburdened with work even before one of his apprentices runs off with a wealthy woman. But what finally rattles Mma Ramotswe’s normally unshakable composure is a visitor who forces her to confront a secret from her past. . . .

All this unfolds against the sunlit background of Mma Ramotswe’s beloved homeland, Botswana–a land of empty spaces, echoing skies, and an endless supply of soothing bush tea.


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  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Pantheon Books (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 (41 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,706,453 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 )

One of the most entrancing literary treats of many a year (Wall Street Journal )

A strong, independent, and endearing model for contemporary women anywhere . . . A crowded fictional genre will have to make room for Precious Ramotswe. In the best sense possible, she's a heavyweight (Boston Globe ) --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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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb 8 Dec 2004
By Claretta VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
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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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly fabulous! 27 Sep 2004
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
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
By K. Gale
Format:Hardcover
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 an excellent read
Book arrived in perfect condition. I have all books however I wished I collected all the books with the same designer/illustrator on cover. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Miss A Cohen
5.0 out of 5 stars Smile Cheerfully
Mma Ramotswe novels always feel like a comfortable pair of slippers, you slip into them and know you'll be snug and warm. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. J. Saxton
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good book
A very enjoyable read, in fact it was so good I have purchased the set. The book was in good condition.
Published 3 months ago by ms m k kyprianou
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
A fantastic book yet again from the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. This is a perfect book for when you want to switch off and be transported to another place without having to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by daisymay
5.0 out of 5 stars More company, less cheerful - but that's a good thing!
This is an improvement to the two previous books in the series. More genuine danger (though nothing we cannot handle) plus the addition of two sympathetic characters (despite the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Daniel Park
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 19 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.
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. J. A. BYRNE
5.0 out of 5 stars Service, delivery, book: very good
Everything fine, delivery and service, many thanks. This has not been my last order! I am grateful that also older books can be purchased, consequently I can buy much more of the... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2010 by Lanz Ursula
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a `Cheerful Lady' too, after reading this book!
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 on 20 Aug 2010 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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