One of Phuti Radiphuti's apprentices has gotten a girl pregnant and run away. Naturally, it's up to Precious Ramotswe and Grace Makutsi to help the couple work things out. Also, Precious investigates a case of rural jealousy in which cattle are being pois
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"I greatly enjoyed this new edition of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. I love them all. Oddly, I have tried McCall-Smith's other series and not been able to get into them. I think the Ladies Detective Agency books are 'Southern' in tone and thus my cup of tea, so to speak. "
— Curtiss (4 out of 5 stars)
" Perhaps not the best in this series but satisfying in the way that these books are. "
— Barbara, 6/30/2011" I don't want to spoil it for others but finally the wedding happens but with drama of course. "
— Kandyce, 6/28/2011" I love these characters! Reading these books is like visiting with old friends. I smile through the entire book. I have read that this might be the last in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. I sincerely hope not. What will we do without them. "
— Michelle, 6/28/2011" I love this series. Easy to read and an interesting look at life in Africa. I rented the HBO movie version of this series and enjoyed that, too! "
— Leigh, 6/27/2011" I love the language of Botswana via McCall Smith. I feel I need a Mma Ramotswae book every summer. "
— Margaret, 6/26/2011" I have great admiration for Alexander McCall Smith. How does he do it - write all these books that are so different and fresh and such a pleasure to read? I am envious. And am looking forward to the next installment... "
— Johanna, 6/26/2011" Actually, another 3.5. This book continues in the same vein as the previous Ladies' Detective Agency books. You have to appreciate the simplicity and downright goodness that permeates the main characters. "
— Carol, 6/24/2011" Another romp through the world of Mma Ramotswe and her friends. More great cameos from Mma Makutsi's shoes. All around good fun. "
— Melanie, 6/23/2011" Alexander McCall Smith comes through again. "
— Popper, 6/22/2011" Another fun read from McCall Smith. "
— Margaret, 6/22/2011" Mankind can learn a lot from Mma Ramotswe. "
— Sue, 6/22/2011" I love the affirming, kind, yet intriguing nature of the conundrums in this series. "
— Megan, 6/21/2011" Charming as always - I love this series of books for its insights into the human condition - all rendered with gentle humor. Great read. "
— Jacie, 6/20/2011Alexander 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.