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No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

By Alexander McCall Smith

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| School & Library Binding | 9780613651165

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This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith’s widely acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to “help people with problems in their lives.” Immediately uContinue

This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith’s widely acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to “help people with problems in their lives.” Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is a missing eleven-year-old boy, who may have been snatched by witchdoctors.

The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency received two Booker Judges’ Special Recommendations and was voted one of the International Books of the Year and the Millennium by the Times Literary Supplement.

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  • The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (13)

    Just as Precious Ramotswe, the first lady of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, is confronted with two difficult cases of personal concern, who should arrive but the indomitable, the esteemed Detective of Detectives: Clovis Anderson. He is visiting ... (read full critics)

    bookreporter published on Sat, 14 Apr 2012

  • The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency By Alexander McCall Smith

    It's not often that one can call a detective series delightful, but that's the right adjective for the four books in Alexander McCall Smith's series, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, now available on CD and perfectly narrated in the softly lilting ... (read full critics)

    bookpage published on Mon, 13 Sep 2010

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    中譯：堅強淑女偵探社

    Light read, perfect for an afternoon book time

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    Noami said on Apr 10, 2011 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

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    I had never heard about Alexander McCall Smith until an Australian bookcrosser and his wife visited Rome some years ago. We met for a dinner on a very rainy night, and Newk - that's his bookcrossing screen name - had brought with him what I called the bag of wonders. Basically, inside the big plasti ... (continue)

    I had never heard about Alexander McCall Smith until an Australian bookcrosser and his wife visited Rome some years ago. We met for a dinner on a very rainy night, and Newk - that's his bookcrossing screen name - had brought with him what I called the bag of wonders. Basically, inside the big plastic bag there were all the books he and his wife had been reading during their journey throughout England, France and Italy, in addition to a platypus-shaped soft toy which I still keep on my shelf...
    Most importantly, inside the bag there were 2 books of the A. McCall Smith's "N.1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series. I started to read the novels immediately, and it was love at first line.
    Now I own an autographed copy of this first book I purchased for only 3 euros in Amsterdam, thing that made my love for this man and his books grew stronger.
    I realize I haven't said anything about the book, shame on me. So I'll say it now: these novels are lovely, and delicate, humorous and melancholic at the same time. And if you read these books, and you don't fall in love with Mma Ramotswe, her chickens, her secretary, here to-be fiancee... well, you'd rather go to a doctor because there's something wrong with your heart...

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    Miss Piggott said on Aug 4, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • I had watched and enjoyed some episodes of the TV series, and decided to give the book a try. Nice read!

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    ary29 said on Aug 2, 2011 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

  • Listening to the audio book edition. Will listen to the entire series, thanks to Lisette Lecat, who is an absolute delight.

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    mlbleichwehl said on Oct 26, 2010 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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