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The Kalahari Typing School For Men

The multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
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In The Kalahari Typing School For Men by Alexander McCall Smith, the story continues with the charming detective Mma Precious Ramotswe as she navigates new challenges at the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency in Botswana. She deals with the emergence of a rival detective and contemplates the gradual presence of modernity in traditional life. Meanwhile, her assistant grapples with personal growth and ambitions, bringing warmth and humour to this delightful narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming tales set in Africa with a touch of humour and detective intrigue. You'll find charm and wit in the characters as they navigate life's complexities and the trials of running a detective agency in Botswana. Perfect for those who appreciate rich cultural settings and delightful storytelling.

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The Kalahari Typing School For Men

The fourth book in the multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series

In this fourth volume of the bestselling series - The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, the ever-popular Precious Ramotswe - Botswana's leading, and only, female private detective - faces a new and unwanted problem: competition.

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'Ex-CID. Ex-New York. Ex-cellent' reads the sign outside the Satisfaction Guarantee Detective Agency. Cephas Buthelezi certainly talks the talk, Precious discovers, but would he have the wherewithal to deal with her current case - a man who has been attacked by ostrich rustlers, and is eager to reassess his life?

Meanwhile, there are difficulties at the Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, where one of the apprentices has discovered the Lord, problems at home with the mysterious death of a hoopoe, and romantic complications when Mma Makutsi sets up a typing school for men...

Immerse yourself in the charming world of The Kalahari Typing School for Men, where every case is as unique as the characters involved. Whether dealing with adventures, mysteries, or matters of the heart, this book offers a delightful and humorous read.

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Mma Ramotswe's unconventional approach to solving mysteries is highlighted along with the emphasis on the "why" rather than the "whodunnit," creating an engaging narrative. The author is praised for his natural storytelling ability and his remarkable knack for charming readers with his captivating style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349117041

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 224

About the Author

ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH has a double existence. He is a Professor of Medical Law, but also an author who has now written over fifty books on a wide range of subjects. His collection of African stories,CHILDREN OF WAX, received critical acclaim and has been the subject of an award-winning film.

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