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The Joy and Light Bus Company

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In The Joy and Light Bus Company by Alexander McCall Smith, Precious Ramotswe, the delightful detective from Botswana, faces a complex case that challenges both her detective skills and personal values. Juggling family commitments and the practicalities of running the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Precious must navigate a moral quandary that tests her sense of justice and kindness, all while adding a touch of warmth and humour to her investigative journey.
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You might enjoy this delightful crime novel if you appreciate charming stories set in Botswana, with likeable characters and heartwarming adventures. The book provides a comforting blend of mystery, friendship, and the everyday joys of life, all depicted with Alexander McCall Smith's signature warmth and wit.

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The Joy and Light Bus Company

Little, Brown/Abacus has sold more than 12 million copies of Alexander McCall Smith's books. This is the twenty-second book in the perennially adored The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

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Catch up on the latest from Mma Ramotswe, Mma Makutsi, and other favourites in this new instalment of Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

"Mma Ramotswe is a glorious creation" - Mail on Sunday

Mma Ramotswe knows she is very lucky indeed. She has a loving family, good friends, and a thriving business doing what she enjoys most: helping people. But the latest mystery she is called upon to solve is distinctly trickier than it initially appears, and, of course, there's plenty to handle in her personal life between Charlie and his new bride and Mma Makutsi and her talking shoes.

In the end, Mma Ramotswe's patience and common-sense will win out, and, without a doubt, all will be the better for it.

"Full of delight" - Sunday Herald

"Hugely enjoyable" - Sunday Times

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The Joy and Light Bus Company by Alexander McCall Smith receives praise for its delightful and wry narrative style. Critics commend McCall Smith's ability to weave wisdom and light-hearted humour throughout the story, with Mma Ramotswe emerging as an enduring and beloved character. The book is described as a blissful read, reflecting the author's talent for encapsulating the human condition in everyday details.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349144801

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 240

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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