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The Colors of All the Cattle

Pages
361
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

Precious Ramotswe is persuaded to run for a seat on the Gaborone City Council to block a flashy hotel development that threatens a local graveyard. Her campaign pits her against the unscrupulous Violet Sephotho, testing Mma Ramotswe's commitment to honesty in the messy world of local politics. Even when the rules of the election take an unexpected turn, the ladies of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency rely on their wit and kindness to protect their community.

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
Violet SephothoAntagonist
Grace MakutsiSupporting
Mma PotokwaneSupporting
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