The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency

(Author) Alexander McCall Smith
Format: Paperback
Price: £14.99

PRECIOUS RAMOTSWE, THE ESTEEMED PROPRIETOR OF THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY, NOW FACES HER GREATEST CHALLENGE YET: A VACATION! BUSINESS IS SLOW AT THE AGENCY-SO SLOW IN FACT THAT, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HER DISTINGUISHED CAREER, MMA RAMOTSWE HAS RELUCTANTLY AGREED TO TAKE A HOLIDAY. THE WEEK OF UNINTERRUPTED PEACE IS CUT SHORT, HOWEVER, WHEN SHE MEETS SAMUEL, A WAYWARD YOUNG BOY WITH A TROUBLED PAST. MOREOVER, MMA RAMOTSWE CAN'T HELP BUT WONDER HOW THE AGENCY IS FARING IN HER ABSENCE. HER WORRIES GROW WHEN SHE DISCOVERS THAT MMA MAKUTSI IS HANDLING A RATHER DELICATE CASE. ULTIMATELY, THE SITUATION WILL REQUIRE MMA RAMOTSWE TO DRAW UPON HER KINDNESS, GENEROSITY, AND GOOD SENSE, AND WILL SERVE TO REMIND THEM ALL THAT ORDINARY HUMAN FAILINGS SHOULD BE TREATED WITH A LARGE HELPING OF CHARITY AND COMPASSION.

Information
Publisher:
Mehta Publishing House
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9788184980820
Publish year:
2009
Publish date:
Jan. 10, 2009

Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific Scottish writer best known for his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, which follows the adventures of Precious Ramotswe in Botswana. His writing style is characterized by gentle humor, vivid descriptions of landscapes, and insightful observations on human nature. McCall Smith's works often explore themes of morality, ethics, and the complexities of human relationships. He has made significant contributions to the genre of contemporary fiction, particularly in the realm of cozy mysteries and feel-good novels. His most famous work, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, has been adapted into a successful television series and has garnered international acclaim for its charming characters and engaging storytelling.

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