Precious Ramotswe's husband falls under the influence of a doctor promising a miracle cure for their daughter's medical condition, but Precious is dubious. She is grateful for the new client who distracts her. This woman, who was adopted, asks her to trac
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"This is the latest in the #1 Ladies Detective Agency saga. If you haven't read anything in this series, start at the beginning. Totally charming, with a soothing quiet moral thread throughout the stories. Very funny in a low-key way. I highly recommend the recordings; the narrator is superb."
— Sarah (4 out of 5 stars)
“Utterly charming and compulsively readable.”
— Newsweek“Developments in the lives of the community Smith has lovingly created over the course of the series will intrigue old fans. Immediately accessible to newcomers, this entry will prompt them to seek out the earlier books.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“[A] warm, wise, whimsical novel.”
— Booklist (starred review)" These books are just so soothing. Delightful as always. "
— Monica, 2/20/2014" Another quaint and soothing read in the #1 Ladies Detective Agency series. The "mystery" isn't really the point in these books, it's the characters, their issues, and how they get lovingly solved that hooks readers like me on the books. "
— Beth, 2/18/2014" Reading about Mma Ramotzwe is always a pleasure for me. "
— Eve, 2/16/2014" Didn't finish, wasn't hooked. Guess it wasn't up to my normal detective series expectations. "
— Cathy, 2/11/2014" A delightful series. "
— Shari, 2/1/2014" This is one of my favorite series - very entertaining and different from your run of the mill mysteries. I would recommend this series to anyone. It makes me want to read the author's other works. "
— Betsy, 1/28/2014" Another great addition....for some reason I felt I had read it before but then couldn't decide. Guess that tells you how friendly I am with the characters!!! I love his writting and the pictures of Botswana I get in my head!!!! "
— Kelley, 1/25/2014" I read this recently. Really quite interesting. The proprietor of Speedy Motors tries to help a crippled girl. "
— Edgar, 1/21/2014" I enjoyed this one. The poem (haiku?)at the end was the most emotional allusion I've seen him make to date about Africa's problems. "
— Noelle, 1/17/2014" comfortable & soothing. A little more detecting this time, lots on personal lives of regulars. Usual capable reading by Lisette Lecat. "
— Phair, 1/15/2014" I love these simple stories for their gentle wisdom, even if it is obviously simplistic and unnaturally contented. "
— Danna, 1/3/2014" see review for book #8, The Good Husband... "
— hadashi, 1/1/2014" The usual gentle read from AMS. "
— Martine, 12/28/2013" Not as good as I had hoped. I'd actually give it only 2 1/2 stars. "
— Lee, 11/29/2013" I started reading and the cadence of the words started up in my mind. I skim a lot, but this is one series that I read every word. To skip anything would spoil it. I love these books! "
— Judie, 11/25/2013" Mma Ramotswe has a lovely outlook on life. She continues to refresh my spirits. "
— Kathryn, 11/12/2013" Another Alexander McCall Smith--I can't stay away! "
— Brooxie, 10/23/2013" I love these books! The plot isn't deep or complicated, often they are quite simple. Maybe it is the African memories making me thirst for bush tea, regardless, I always leave the story with warm fuzzies and anticipating the next one. Can't wait for the movie! "
— Shiloh, 7/22/2013" Another fun, easy read. I love these characters, they are really unique. It is fun to see them develop and grow. The African setting creates a great ambience that is both exotic and familiar. "
— Morgan, 4/8/2013" Yet another enjoyable read from Mr Alexander McCall Smith. I love Mma Ramotswe and the little dramas of her Botswana life. I highly recommend this whole series. And yes, Michelle, you should try this series again one day .. :) "
— Francie, 4/4/2013" I always love these stories. They are calming and full of sage advice, logic and bush tea. Looking forward to the next in the series. "
— Casi, 3/19/2013" These books are like comfort food. This one is certainly not the best of the bunch (a tad bit too predictable), but still good. "
— Shelly, 1/12/2013" Wholesome like always. "
— Marita, 10/30/2012" Another enjoyable trip to Botswana and the culture there. A book club member who has traveled to Botswana as part of a medical team, says that the author describes the land, the people and the culture accurately. "
— Tammy, 10/21/2012" I listened to this book in recorded form and thoroughly enjoyed it. The author does a marvelous job of presenting big truths in small moments (often amusing moments) in the lives of ordinary, decent people. Loved it. "
— Colleen, 7/30/2012" this series was getting a bit tired and formulaic. "
— Barb, 3/27/2012" These books are like candy for me. I think the nosy detective is endearing, but this mystery seemed a bit more simplistic and a little less funny than some in the past. "
— Kerry, 12/2/2011" This book will fill your heart with so much joy, it's an absolute brilliant read. <br/>Mma Ramotswe once again displays that although as human we all make mistakes, there is always room for forgiveness and redemption. "
— Zakiah, 6/2/2011" Enjoyed this book better than the previous book in the series. Can't wait to read the next one! "
— Suzanne, 5/31/2011" Nice new addition to the series, keeping with the reflective style. New troubles confront the main characters, in addition to the new cases. "
— Marissa, 4/23/2011" Another great book in the series. The heroine is so down to earth and real. I love her! "
— Mayde, 4/22/2011" I like this whole series. I think that it is # 9 but everyone has some moral lesson to impart. "
— Jandblock, 3/29/2011" And once again Alexander McCall Smith pulls it off with another installment to the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series.<br/><br/>Has been a wonderful pleasure reading these book and look forward to the next one. "
— Danita, 3/27/2011" <br/>The story takes place in the Botswana desert. The main character is a traditionally build female detective. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. "
— Vesta, 3/8/2011Alexander 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.
Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.