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In The Company Of Cheerful Ladies

The multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
By Alexander McCall Smith
Series: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
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In the Company of Cheerful Ladies by Alexander McCall Smith follows the amiable and wise Precious Ramotswe as she manages her detective agency in Botswana. Amidst petty crimes and personal dilemmas, Mma Ramotswe encounters new challenges, both professional and personal, which reveal her warmth, intuition, and a deep sense of community spirit. This novel blends mystery and humour, featuring delightful characters and the beautiful setting of Botswana as a backdrop.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming detective stories set in Botswana, filled with gentle humour, rich characterisation, and the insightful wisdom of its endearing protagonist, Precious Ramotswe. This novel may appeal to fans of cozy mysteries and those who enjoy stories about everyday life, friendship, and personal growth.

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

* Highly original 'detective' stories with unique setting and characters featuring Mma Ramotswe and her No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency.

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Precious Ramotswe, that cheerful Botswanan private investigator of 'traditional build', is now married to Mr J.L.B. Matekoni of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors. The Agency is busy, but Mma Ramotswe cannot ignore the plea which is made by a woman who comes to her with a tale of particular misfortune.

Unfortunately, her attempts to help are interrupted by a close encounter between her tiny white van and a bicycle, and by a spectacular disagreement between her assistant, Mma Makutsi, and one of the apprentices at the garage. This apprentice has found a fancy girlfriend who drives a Mercedes-Benz. How can he be rescued from his folly?

As for Mma Makutsi, she has found a dancing class, and a man who may not be able to dance very well, but who admires her greatly. And all of this happens against a background of quiet sessions of bush tea, and of a land that stretches out forever under mile upon mile of empty sky...

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The novel is praised for its delightful portrayal of daily life in Botswana, with a compelling charm likened to an African version of Miss Marple. Described as engaging and uplifting, it invites smiles and is recommended as a superb read that offers genuine pleasure.

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ISBN: 9780349117423

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

McCall Smith is a Professor of Medical Law as well as an author who has written over 50 books on a wide range of subjects: from Forensic Aspects of Sleep to The Criminal Law of Botswana, The Perfect Hamburger (children's fiction) to Portuguese Irregular Verbs (short stories).

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