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The Miracle At Speedy Motors

By Alexander McCall Smith
Series: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
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The Miracle At Speedy Motors follows Mma Ramotswe and her detective agency as they tackle a series of personal mysteries. As Mma Ramotswe probes into the identity of a woman's family and confronts an unusual threat, she is also dealing with concerns about her beloved van. The novel gracefully weaves together themes of compassion, identity, and the everyday intrigues of life in Botswana.
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This charming tale weaves together mystery and heartwarming moments in Botswana, offering a delightful blend of gentle humour and insightful observations on human nature. You might enjoy it if you appreciate stories about community, friendship, and the quirks of everyday life.

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The Miracle At Speedy Motors

Book 9 in the beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series

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BOOK 9 IN THE BELOVED NO.1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES

The one with the poison pen letter . . .

For the first time in her career as Botswana's no. 1 lady detective, Mma Ramotswe suffers a blow to her faith in the goodness of humanity (and of her neighbours in particular) when she receives a threatening letter. But she does not let this swerve her from the sad plight of an orphan who hopes to find her true family. Meanwhile, at Zebra Drive, Mma Ramotswe's beloved husband Mr J. L. B. Matekoni is also searching for an expensive miracle for their own foster daughter Motholeli.

'Exceptional charm' Daily Mail

'As fluent and gracious as ever' Sunday Times

'Irresistible - there will indeed be miracles' New York Times Book Review

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The Miracle At Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith is praised for its beguiling simplicity and depiction of a benign moral system through its characters. The writing is described as fluent and charming, gracefully portraying African life, with a charm that stands out in modern detective fiction. The book is considered irresistible and addictive, offering a heartwarming tale set in a picturesque Botswana, where the inquiries of Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi handle various social situations with humanism and wisdom.

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ISBN: 9780349119953

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

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Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 179g

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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