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In the Company of Cheerful Ladies [Audio Download]

by Alexander McCall Smith (Author), Adjoa Andoh (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 5 hours and 56 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Abridged
  • Publisher: Hachette Audio UK
  • Audible Release Date: 5 Feb 2007
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SQ5APO
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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Winner of the British Book Awards, Author of the Year, 2004.
Winner of the CWA Dagger in the Library Award, 2004.

Precious Ramotswe, that cheerful Botswanan private investigator of 'traditional build', is now married to Mr J.L.B. Matekoni of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors. The Agency is busy, but Mma Ramotswe cannot ignore the plea made by a woman who comes to her with a tale of particular misfortune.

Unfortunately, her attempts to help are interrupted by a close encounter between her tiny white van and a bicycle, and by a spectacular disagreement between her assistant, Mma Makutsi, and one of the apprentices at the garage. This apprentice has found a fancy girlfriend who drives a Mercedes-Benz. How can he be rescued from his folly?

As for Mma Makutsi, she has found a dancing class, and a man who may not be able to dance very well, but who admires her greatly. And all of this happens against a background of quiet sessions of bush tea, and of a land that stretches out forever under mile upon mile of empty sky.

©2004 Alexander McCall Smith; (P)2004 Time Warner AudioBooks
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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
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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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 2 months ago by Daniel Park
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 7 months ago by K. P. Gale
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 9 months ago by Mrs. J. A. BYRNE
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 20 months ago by Lanz Ursula
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 21 months ago by Nicola F (Nic)
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
Excellent
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
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
Great!
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
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
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