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In lovely north Botswana, Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi visit a safari lodge where several troubling events have occurred <#150> including the death of a guest. Investigating, they find rival safari operators and discontented guides. But good sense, kindn
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"Mma Ramotswe takes on another variety of intriguing cases, including helping a man whose stupidity has led to his being bilked out of a considerable sum of money; tracking down a beneficiary, who has been left a legacy by an American tourist; and on a more personal level, helping Grace winkle her poor fiance Phuti, a new amputee, out from his terrible aunt's care. As usual, spending time with these marvelous characters is like slowing down to enjoy a cup of red bush tea. Lovely!"
— Phoebe (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A personal crisis for one of the leads, rather than a mystery, drives the plot of Smith’s superb…novel.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“New challenges and an exciting adventure await Botswana lady detective Precious Ramotswe in this eleventh entry in the much-beloved series…Even after nearly a dozen installments, McCall Smith manages to keep his series engaging and fresh.”
— Booklist (starred review)
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A New York Times bestseller
The Double Comfort Safari Club Listener Reviews
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" Again the narrator adds to the book. Sweet story love the slow pace and safe, happy, mystery. "
— Pam, 2/18/2014 -
" The 11th is his series about Mma. Ramotswe - I think he may be reaching the end of this series life. Still a pleasant read but lacking something. "
— Marybla, 2/17/2014 -
" I love all of Sandy McCall Smith's books. His little worlds are so lovely and calming. "
— Colleen, 2/3/2014 -
" I like these books a lot. They are light, but they are full of goodness and the flavor of Botswana. In this one, the detectives must locate a safari guide who has inherited some money... but no one knows his name or the camp he was in, The clues are few, but the ladies come through in the end. In the meantime, a marriage is saved and the niceties of drinking pots of tea are appreciated. "
— Gay, 1/28/2014 -
" Light, easy reading and entertaining. "
— Lori, 1/16/2014 -
" Enjoy the series, but this is getting repetitive. "
— Mary, 1/10/2014 -
" Just finished listening to this book. I love the reader and I love Alexander McCall Smith. Nothing like having wonderful morality of Mma Ramotswe to remind one of kinder way of life. "
— Shelley, 1/3/2014 -
" Can't wait for the next one!!!! "
— Bethany, 1/1/2014 -
" Mma Ramotswe warms my heart. "
— Mila, 12/29/2013 -
" These books are just a delight to read! They always make me laugh out loud, sometimes disturbing the people around me. The truisms that pop up have a calming effect on me. They make me realize I shouldn't take myself so seriously or worry about every little problems. Life is good!!! "
— Dianeh, 12/12/2013 -
" Sweet story. Interesting way of life. Books always declare a moral and there is interesting way of looking at things. "
— Theresa, 12/1/2013 -
" This series is always fun (and fast) to read. "
— Hulananni, 11/28/2013 -
" Another strong novel in the ladies detective series. I always enjoy reading these books. "
— Kari, 11/10/2013 -
" This is one of my two top favorite series currently being written. I love these books. "
— Sharri, 11/4/2013 -
" McCall's Ladies Detective Agency novels are calming. What a pleasure to relax with! "
— Maryann, 9/13/2013 -
" It's Mms Ramotswe.... who couldn't love it? All of McCall Smith's characters are so interesting and the No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is full of them! "
— Pvillehol, 8/17/2012 -
" An average book. Good, slow-paced with Ma Ramotswe - written in Alexander McCall Smith's inimitable style. A good read for all the loyal readers of this series. "
— Ritu, 7/30/2012 -
" Another charmer from Zebra Drive His books always make me want to visit Batswana. "
— Candi, 2/24/2012 -
" It was as cute as always but this time it was anti-climactic . "
— Bridgette, 12/29/2011 -
" This book seems a bit rushed and thrown together not as good as the previous novels but an ejoyable read. "
— Candi, 11/7/2011 -
" I love this whole series. "
— Beth, 9/20/2011 -
" I always get a huge kick out of Mma Ramotswe & company. The books are slight of plot, but huge of heart. "
— Adrienne, 9/7/2011 -
" Like all the books in this series, this was a quick, enjoyable read. Nothing fancy, but some great insight into what makes people tick. "
— Karin, 8/14/2011 -
" Yet another extremely enjoyable installment in the series. These books are so wonderful, I always feel a sense of loss whenever I'm on the last page. Then I thumb through the last pages a bit looking for more, just in case I missed something. "
— Beata, 8/13/2011 -
" I absolutely adore this series, can't wait for the next one to come out. "
— Dawn, 7/11/2011 -
" I don't think I will ever tire of this series--I hope he keeps writing them! "
— Barbara, 6/28/2011 -
" just so wonderful, so refreshing. I listened to it on tape - skillful reader with such a fun accent. I loved this book! "
— Carol, 6/27/2011 -
" I suppose I might have liked it better had I read the rest of the series, but I found it quite slow and the little side thoughts of the characters very boring. Not my cup of red bush tea. "
— Lauren, 6/26/2011 -
" This is another series I love to listen to on CD because I love the narrator's Botswana accent. Another terrific story in a wonderful series. It has made me want to go to Botswana. "
— Marie, 6/25/2011 -
" What a perfect story read! These characters are incredibly funny and endearing. It doesn't seem to matter that I read the last book in the series first. "
— Lora, 6/13/2011 -
" More quiet adventures from a charming series. I would say my favorite moment was the interaction between Mma Makutsi and Mma Ramotswe over the two teapots. McCall Smith is the Jane Austen of Botswana human-interest stories. "
— Christina, 6/11/2011 -
" On loan from Claudette. Quick read. Enjoyed the stories. Not as much wisdom expounded in this book but enjoyable. I want the HBO series to return with Jill Scott et al. "
— Nadine, 6/11/2011 -
" This time the two main characters go on their first business trip. Someone is caught in the webs of an affair. All in all a good reads! "
— Suzanne, 6/9/2011 -
" I just like this series. It's my "comfort read" and it feels good to be caught up with Precious and her entourage. "
— Lisa, 6/4/2011
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.