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In the Company of Cheerful Ladies

Pages
256
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Precious Ramotswe has her hands full at the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency with a mysterious intruder and a sudden, unexplained pumpkin on her doorstep. While her assistant Mma Makutsi navigates awkward dance lessons and her husband Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni deals with a runaway apprentice, a visitor from the past threatens Precious's peace of mind. This gentle mystery follows the daily lives and small triumphs of friends in the heart of Botswana.

About the author

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Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith, often referred to as ‘Sandy’, is one of the world’s most prolific and best-loved authors. For many years he was a professor of Medical Law and worked in universities in the UK and abroad before turning his hand to writing fiction. He has written and contributed to more than 100 books including specialist academic titles, short story collections, and a number of immensely popular children’s books. His first book, The White Hippo—a children’s book, was published by Hamish...

Characters

Precious RamotsweProtagonist
Grace MakutsiSupporting
Mr. J. L. B. MatekoniSupporting
All characters in In the Company of Cheerful Ladies