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The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café

By Alexander McCall Smith
Series: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
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The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café by Alexander McCall Smith is a charming tale set in Botswana, featuring the beloved detective Mma Ramotswe. She tackles a case involving a mysterious woman without a memory, while her entrepreneurial associate, Mma Makutsi, juggles the challenges of opening a new café. This delightful story weaves together community, friendship, and a touch of mystery in the heart of Africa.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy charming and heartwarming tales set in exotic locations, filled with endearing characters and gentle humour. Fans of detective stories with a touch of humanity and insights into everyday life will find much to love in this delightful instalment of a beloved series.

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The new Botswana book from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, this is Mma Ramotswe's fifteenth wonderful adventure.

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Even the arrival of her baby can't hold Mma Makutsi back from success in the workplace. No sooner does she become a full partner in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency—despite Mma Ramotswe's belated claims that she is only 'an assistant full partner'—she also launches a new enterprise of her own: The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café.

Grace Makutsi is a lady with a business plan, but who could predict temperamental chefs, drunken waiters, and more? Luckily, help is at hand from the only person in Gaborone more gently determined than Mma Makutsi...

Mma Ramotswe, of course.

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The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café by Alexander McCall Smith receives praise for its enchanting depiction of daily life in Botswana and engaging storytelling. Reviewers appreciate the humour and heartwarming charm of McCall Smith's writing, often describing his novels as delightful and addictive. The book is compared to an African Miss Marple tale, with a dash of mystery solved by the beloved character with warmth and wisdom.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349139296

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 131.0mm

Weight: 208g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.

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