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There is rarely a dull moment in the life of Precious Ramotswe, and on Zebra Drive and Tlokweng Road many changes are afoot. Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni wants be put in charge of a case involving an errant husband, and Mma Makutsi is considering leaving the agency, taking her near perfect score on the Botswana Secretarial College typing exam with her. Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe has been asked to investigate a series of unexpected deaths at the hospital in Mochudi. Along the way, she encounters other tricky mysteries, and once again displays her undying love for Botswana, a country of which she is justly proud.
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"Mma Ramotse and her life typify so much of what is delightful about Africans. Their sensitivity to tradition and social relations, appreciation of what one has and lack of constant desire for more, sense of place in the world. Reading the 8th in a series, it is hard to say how one would find this book without having read its predecessors. However, I still look forward to the next volume due out in April 2008."
— Marge (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Lisette Lecat doesn’t simply portray the characters in McCall Smith’s series…She is Mma Ramotswe, that robust, throaty, and ever-so-kind detective…Lecat brings so much love and skill to her rendition of the characters that this will charm both old fans and newcomers alike.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred audio review) -
“It’s also that rare thing—a quick, easy read that’s also an immersion into a culture completely different from our own…Mma Ramotswer is as pleasing as a cup of red bush tea.”
— Entertainment Weekly -
“Smith once again combines a loving depiction of ordinary life in modern Botswana with memorable characters and an engaging mystery…The author’s subtlety of touch and humane portrayal of figures at all levels of society will continue to win him new readers even as his deepening of the ties binding the main figures will satisfy those who have followed the lady detectives from their first recorded case.”
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“Resonate[s] with poignancy, wisdom, and wit…[A] love letter to a country whose salubrious climate is matched by the warmth and humanity of its people.”
— Booklist (starred review) -
“Lisette Lecat performs…with her usual precision and vibrancy. Her portrayal of Precious Ramotswe, the wise and unflappable proprietor of Botswana’s leading detective business, makes her character even more endearing than she is in print.”
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“Lecat’s sterling performance perfectly complements McCall Smith’s evocative writing, leading us into the characters’ thoughts and actions.”
— Booklist (audio review)
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive Listener Reviews
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" Each of the books in this series rates high on the reading-enjoyment scale. Mme Ramotswa is my hero! "
— Rabizoff, 2/20/2014 -
" Another good one. So I've come to the conclusion that these are entertaining but definitely not riveting. I've really slowed down because they don't draw my interest (versus others that I stay up till 2am because I have to finish). That said, I'll still read all of them... eventually. "
— Mindy, 2/19/2014 -
" If you like the Ladies Detective novels, you'll like this. Some of the plot twists, like some of the phrases, are predictable, but that doesn't bother me. The books are gentle, comforting, and interesting. "
— Gail, 2/17/2014 -
" Another easy relaxed read. It moved quite slowly but that is the Botswana pace I suppose and is the beauty of these books. A few mysteries were solved and there were a few sticky moments but normal service was resumed in the end. "
— Weebly, 2/1/2014 -
" I love the way Mma Ramotswe thinks. The inner dialogue is well done. "
— Mckaye, 1/30/2014 -
" interesting. fast read. feels like a childrens book to me. "
— Amit, 1/26/2014 -
" I love this series of books. Each one is more delightful than the last. Precious Ramotswe always knows what to do in any situation. She along with the other characters are well rounded and fascinating. "
— Patty, 1/22/2014 -
" nice summer reading "
— Aunt, 1/14/2014 -
" Great series - great author! "
— Shareen, 12/24/2013 -
" I always look forward to catching up with Mma Ramotswe, but this story lacked somethign for me, not sure why. Maybe, being the 8th book in the series, it's starting to lose its oomph. "
— Lizz, 11/18/2013 -
" Not my favorite in the series, but I love keeping track of the Ladies' Detective Agency and all their cases and private lives. And the best thing is everything always turns out well. "
— Sue, 10/29/2013 -
" I am enjoying these. They are a very different setting and the way characters think about things and phrase things is different from most books I've been reading lately. They really are more just stories and less mystery, but its in there a bit. "
— Jill, 10/1/2013 -
" I love this whole series, and when I realized there were two new books out I hadn't read yet, I wanted to get caught up. A thoughtful, enjoyable, and entertaining read. "
— Amy, 9/25/2013 -
" I love this whole series. Such a great quick read! Can't wait to get the next one! "
— Tina, 9/25/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this book. It's refreshing to read about likable, nice people who do their best in the world around them. "
— Emily, 8/9/2013 -
" all of his books are fun to read "
— shoelake, 5/24/2013 -
" I've loved the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. But, this book didn't seem to have the zip of some of the others. "
— Sigstreet, 4/2/2013 -
" This series of books is simply, but well-written and always contains a life lesson. "
— Kris, 2/21/2013 -
" For some reason, I wasn't quite as enchanted with this latest edition of the #1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Some of the character plots seem to tie up too neatly at the end causing me to wonder if this will be the last we hear of Mma Ramotswe and her beloved Botswana. "
— Reggia, 2/20/2013 -
" I really liked this book and well as all the books in this series. "
— Chris, 11/7/2012 -
" A lovely story as always when it comes to th Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency novels, and such evocative descriptions of the settings, I love these books, not in a live changing, amazingly incredible kind of a way, but they are nice and gentle and sometimes that's all I want:) "
— Lucie, 8/16/2012 -
" "Any day on which one's suppositions are so rudely shattered before 8 o'clock is bound ot be an unusual day, a day fro discovering things about the world which are quite different from what you thought they were." p 15 "
— Jlawton, 6/23/2012 -
" I really enjoyed this series!!! I found the books to be not only entertaining but so full of wisdom and very uplifting! I look forward to reading more. "
— Christy, 2/13/2012 -
" So cute, I love all the characters and how the mystery is explained at the end :) "
— Rei, 11/30/2011 -
" The newest of the #1 Ladies Detective Agency series. "
— Linda, 11/24/2011 -
" I was so happy to return to Botswana with the last books that I picked this one up at the library and blazed through it. Not as strong as others, but a pleasant read nonetheless. "
— Miss, 7/5/2011 -
" More of the same. Slow-paced depiction of life in Botswana. Charming characters. This time we get a little more focus on Charlie, one of the apprentice mechanics as he leaves the garage to start his own taxi service. Grace and Precious have a little friction. "
— Karen, 6/18/2011 -
" This book continues the tradition of gentle mysteries that need common wisdom & observation to solve. If you like this series, you will enjoy this book of simple sentences and practical insight into human nature. "
— Rrshively, 5/22/2011 -
" I've read the series up to this point (thanks to Mary) and enjoyed all of them. This one I didn't rate quite as good -not sure why. Maybe just the mood I"m in and also I knew the ending of one part of it from watching the movie!!! "
— Gerri, 5/15/2011 -
" Another satisfying read about the lives of the men and women of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency! "
— Marissa, 5/2/2011 -
" Another great book in the series! "
— Mayde, 4/4/2011 -
" I really enjoy these books! I love the main character, Precious Ramotswe, and the way she thinks. "
— Katrina, 3/28/2011 -
" Gotta love Mma Ro.. however you spell her name. Cute book, along with all the others. "
— Jamie, 3/22/2011 -
" This is the 8th book in the series. I believe I have missed a few in between but will go back and read them. This is a series that I will MAKE the time to catch up on. "
— Laurie, 3/7/2011 -
" I love this series! I started it several years ago and recently saw he'd written more books, so I'm enjoying getting back into the life of Mma Ramotswe. "
— Jessica, 3/5/2011 -
" These books cheer me up. They just do. "
— Danielle, 3/4/2011
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.