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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Abacus; New Ed edition (28 Feb 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 034911742X
ISBN-13: 978-0349117423
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.6 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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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

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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 which is 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? And 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...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, 8 Dec 2004

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This review is from: In the Company of Cheerful Ladies (The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency) (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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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 Poised, Perceptive and Perfect, 13 Sep 2004

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Mma Ramotswe, the lady detective with a 'traditional' figure, continues to enchant and reward In the Company of Cheerful Ladies. I had worried McCall Smith might begin to run out of steam, or at least material, but this is definitely one of the strongest books in an enchanting series. The pleasure I get from reading these gently seductive books is unrivalled - the world of Precious Ramotswe and JLB Maketoni is entirely beguiling and wholly persuasive. I've become somewhat evangelical on the subject and keep pressing the books onto sundry passers-by and relatives with birthdays. If any of you are newcomers to the series - go back to the start and read them all.

Lovely, lovely, lovely.

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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

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Published 20 months ago by Nicholas Whyte

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

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful experience, as always
Adjoa Andoh does the text justice. Her voice makes the wonderful words of Alexander McCall Smith truly come to life. It is a delight to have this story read to you. Read more

Published on 27 May 2006 by Cloggie Downunder

5.0 out of 5 stars As charming as the rest
One of the most delightfully charming series of books around. Heartwarming characters and a beautiful depiction of life in Botswana. Read more

Published on 4 April 2006 by Hugh Sutherland

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating story
As enjoyable as the other books in the series. With an amazing plot and highly credible character development of the protagonists and others in the book, the author made these... Read more

Published on 8 Mar 2006 by Mikhail

5.0 out of 5 stars Not so precious past
Precious Ramotswe, Botwana’s No.1 Lady Detective, is usually concerned with other people’s problems and mishaps. Read more

Published on 15 Jan 2006 by Friederike Knabe

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Published on 6 Jan 2006 by Mary Whipple

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