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A Song of Comfortable Chairs

By Alexander McCall Smith
Series: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
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A Song of Comfortable Chairs by Alexander McCall Smith is set in the charming world of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency. Precious Ramotswe faces both professional and personal challenges, all intertwined with the story of a competition between two rivals in the comfortable chair business. With humour and warmth, the novel mixes mystery-solving with reflections on kindness and community.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming mysteries set in a charming, culturally rich setting. It offers a delightful blend of wit, intriguing plots, and endearing characters, making it a perfect read for those who appreciate gentle storytelling with a touch of humour.

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A Song of Comfortable Chairs

The twenty-third book in the perennially adored The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

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Grace Makutsi's husband, Phuti, is in a bind. An international firm is attempting to undercut his prices in the office furniture market. Phuti has always been concerned with quality and comfort, but this new firm seems interested only in profits. To make matters worse, they have a slick new advertising campaign that seems hard to beat. Nonetheless, with Mma Ramotswe's help, Phuti comes up with a campaign that may just do the trick.

Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi is approached by an old friend who has a troubled son. Grace and Phuti agree to lend a hand, but the boy proves difficult to reach, and the situation is more than they can handle on their own. It will require not only all of their patience and dedication, but also the help of Mma Ramotswe and the formidable Mma Potokwani in order to help the child.

Faced with more than her fair share of domestic problems, Mma Makutsi deals with it all with her usual grace. That, along with the kindness, generosity, and good sense that the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is known for, assures us that in the end, all these matters will be set right.

A Song of Comfortable Chairs by Alexander McCall Smith captures the essence of camaraderie, resilience, and the triumph of goodwill over adversity.

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Alexander McCall Smith's A Song of Comfortable Chairs is praised for its comforting narrative and tender depiction of its characters and setting, akin to settling into a well-worn armchair. It is celebrated as a delightful and irresistible addition to the Botswana-set cosy crime series, captivating readers with its charm and clever, sometimes poignant storytelling that deftly weaves multiple plotlines. The book invites readers to immerse themselves in the vivid descriptions of Botswana, enriching conversations, and quirky characters, maintaining the endearing nature of this beloved series.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408714461

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little, Brown

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 319g

Pages: 240

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Alexander McCall Smith Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

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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