Maridos que se fugan, hijas peligrosamente volubles, coqueteos sospechosos, estafadores con un encanto singular... Tales son los asuntos que tiene que resolver Precious Ramotswe, la mejor y m�s conocida detective privada de Botswana. Su prop�sito no es s�lo ser una buena profesional y labrarse un nombre, sino, y sobre todo, hacer felices a sus clientes. Y hasta ahora lo ha conseguido. Un d�a, se topa con el extra�o caso de un ni�o desaparecido. La investigaci�n va a resultar especialmente dif�cil, pues alguien est� tratando de ponerle una trampa. �Deliciosa... La c�lida humanidad presente en las novelas de McCall Smith es lo que hace que sus lectores repitan.� San Francisco Chronicle �Inteligente y fresca... Logra divertir, sorprender, conmover y, en ocasiones, todo a la vez.� Los Angeles Times ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Precious Ramotswe is an unlikely heroine who specializes in missing husbands, wayward daughters, con men and imposters. When she sets out on the trail of a missing child she stumbles head-on into some strange situations and not a little danger. Deftly interweaving tragedy and humor to create a memorable tale of human desires and foibles, the book is also an evocative portrait of a distant world.
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.