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The quick-witted, good-natured detective Mma "Precious" Ramotswe shines in this irresistible bestseller. Between intriguing new cases and troubling personal developments, Precious' hands are full. The four Miss Beauty and Integrity pageant finalists may have questionable moral fiber, and the brother of an important government worker has allegedly been poisoned. On top of all that, Precious' reliable fiancE might be hiding something.
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"Finished reading this third book in Mr. Smith's Botswana series, yesterday. It's profoundly deep in observation and character development; and as always, there are intriguing puzzles for the detectives to figure out. Very glad that he has written this series. Now on to the fourth book!"
— Lucy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Thoroughly engaging and entertaining.”
— Los Angeles Times
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JANET CHAVEZ, 9/5/2021
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" Third in the "No.1 Ladies Detective Agency" series. Mma Ramotswe makes the decision to share offices with her fiance Mr J.B.L. Matekoni at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors. This is for prudent financial reasons to do with the Agency's low income, but turns out to be a useful thing for Speedy Motors as well, when Mr Matekoni is unwell and Mma Makutsi takes over the management of the garage. Another enjoyable tale of life in Botswana. "
— Jules, 1/19/2014 -
" i'd probably give this one a 3 1/2. i really liked how McCall Smith wove a variety of storylines together, several of which touched on the "morality for beautiful girls" theme. i'm eager for the next book in the series. "
— alisonwonderland, 1/19/2014 -
" I adore this series and anxiously await the next one. "
— Lavanche, 1/10/2014 -
" as with all his Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsie Detective Agency books - wonderfully amusing and light reading "
— Penny, 1/7/2014 -
" Loved the first two books in this series-- really looking forward to this one as well. "
— Julie, 12/29/2013 -
" It is some years since I first read this so it was delightful to revisit all those involved with the detective agency and garage "
— Teotakuu, 12/12/2013 -
" books for people who don't read books. "
— Juliana, 10/27/2013 -
" This series just keeps getting better. "
— Karen, 10/20/2013 -
" So. Good. Great descriptions of Africa and lots of moral and ethic musings. Loving this series. "
— Jen, 9/22/2013 -
" Another great book in this series that touches on loads of issues and is still highly entertaining and heart warming. "
— Ange, 9/18/2013 -
" the third in this series of gentle, and enjoyable books of a lady detective in botswana. "
— Jrobertus, 9/17/2013 -
" I really like these gentle, lyrical mysteries set in Botswana. They are easy to read, yet provide much "food for thought". "
— Georgene, 9/14/2013 -
" I enjoy these books when I want an easy read. "
— Rhonda, 7/23/2013 -
" The third of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency books. The charm is retained and sustained in this installment, which concerns Mma Makutsi's first case, a disfunctional family and the usual goings on the the lives of Mma Ramotswe and Mr. J. L. B. Maketoni. "
— Gavin, 7/21/2013 -
" #3 in the Ladies Detective Series "
— Sara, 6/28/2013 -
" It'd been a long while since I read books #1 and 2 of the series, but that didn't matter. It was easy to pick this up and continue on. I didn't like this book any more or less than the others... didn't absolutely love it, but liked it enough that I'll continue on in the series. "
— Lanette, 4/8/2013 -
" Very Good; Continuing character: Precious Ramotswe; merger of the offices of the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency and Speedy Motors occurs amidst some interesting cases and the illness of Mr JLB Maketoni "
— Joe, 3/26/2013 -
" this was a good book it had many very interesting topics depression being one and of course morality, and the difficulty in it still existing these days. "
— Rachael, 3/11/2013 -
" As cheerful and lovely as the first two books. I don't know if this one is a bit shorter but I seemed to get through it quite quickly! "
— Emma, 2/26/2013 -
" An easy, gentle read but pleasing if you like this series. At times I felt this particular book got a bit ramblely and lost its way a bit, but none the less an enjoyable read! "
— Gayle, 12/28/2012 -
" This is a delightful series. I didn't think there was much substance to this particular book, but it was a light-hearted, quick, and enjoyable read. "
— Jennifer, 12/21/2012 -
" Full of life's little lessons ... along with the usual mayhem in Mms's personal life .... this book as as enjoyable a read as the previous ones ... !!! "
— Samra, 6/12/2012 -
" This one read a little more slowly than the first two. Something about this series, where I enjoy reading about Mma Ramotswe's adventures, but the stories are just not riveting. Very low key. I enjoy the author's voice, and the personality given to the characters, though. "
— Jessie, 4/26/2012 -
" Story skipped around quite a bit, but I enjoyed getting to know the main characters better, particularly Mma Makoutsi (sp?). "
— Merri, 12/11/2011 -
" The nice thing about not having any memory is that you can just read the same books over and over. I still find these so charming. "
— Betty, 10/10/2011 -
" I am so glad that Mr. McCS write so many books, for I never tire of them! "
— Jessie, 6/27/2011 -
" The nice thing about not having any memory is that you can just read the same books over and over. I still find these so charming. "
— Betty, 6/26/2011 -
" Love the 2 women at the agency- they always make me laugh "
— Michelle, 5/29/2011 -
" Excellent follow up for the first two books. "
— Keri-Lynn, 5/23/2011 -
" Again, another fun book in this series. I couldn't put it and down and can't wait to get started on the rest of the series. "
— Beth, 5/23/2011 -
" His books are just charming, funny and quaint. "
— Susan, 5/9/2011 -
" Another lovely cozy mystery novel. I liek the expanding role of Mma Mtsuaki (?), but Iwant to see what happens with Mr. Makoni. "
— Michelle, 5/8/2011 -
" This was a fun read. It was light, but held my interest with the mysteries in it. "
— Robin, 5/5/2011 -
" A "love song to Africa" is an apt description for Alexander McCall Smith's No. 1 Ladies' Detective series. A beautiful tribute to Botswana. "
— Carmen, 4/25/2011 -
" Enjoyed the continued adventures of the No. 1 Lady's Detective Agency! "
— Sharon, 4/25/2011 -
" These stories set in Botswana always make me happy, with their themes of strength, African tradition , and goodness. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency really is #1. "
— Gayle, 4/22/2011
About Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie series, 44 Scotland Street novels, Corduroy Mansions series, the Perfect Passion Company novels, and more. He has also written stand-alone novels, books for children, and nonfiction works. In 2004 he was named the British Book Awards Author of the Year and Booksellers Association Author of the Year. He is professor emeritus of medical law at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and has served with many national and international organizations concerned with bioethics. He was born in what is now known as Zimbabwe and taught law at the University of Botswana.