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Tears of the Giraffe

(No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency)

By Alexander McCall Smith

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| Paperback | 9780349116655

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Precious Ramotswe is the eminently sensible and cunning proprietor of the only ladies’ detective agency in Botswana. In Tears of the Giraffe she tracks a wayward wife, uncovers an unscrupulous maid, and searches for an American man who disappeared into the plains many years ago. In the Continue

Precious Ramotswe is the eminently sensible and cunning proprietor of the only ladies’ detective agency in Botswana. In Tears of the Giraffe she tracks a wayward wife, uncovers an unscrupulous maid, and searches for an American man who disappeared into the plains many years ago. In the midst of resolving uncertainties, pondering her impending marriage to a good, kind man, Mr. J. L. B. Matekoni, and the promotion of her talented secretary (a graduate of the Botswana Secretarial College, with a mark of 97 per cent), she also finds her family suddenly and unexpectedly increased by two.

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  • The Best Reviews: Alexander McCall Smith, Tears Of The Giraffe

    Click review title to read full review "The Return of Mma Ramotswe" Reviewed by Christine Jeffords Posted October 4, 2002 Here is the second in Smith's acclaimed new series about the only female private investigator in Botswana. Although more episodi ... (read full critics)

    thebestreviews published on Fri, 17 Sep 2010

  • Alexander McCall Smith - Tears of the Giraffe

    When we last left Precious Ramotswe, she was busy establishing the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency —the only such female-owned agency in all of Botswana and the title of the series debut. Mma Ramotswe settled several discreet inquiries for her clients ... (read full critics)

    thebookhaven published on Fri, 10 Sep 2010

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  • These books will never be masterpieces. But are well done and enjoyable to read. The human nature description is the core-business in the n.1 ladies' detective agency.

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    Danilibera said on Oct 17, 2010 | Add your feedback

  • Tears of the Giraffe

    This is more of a character driven story than you usually find in a traditional cozy mystery story, which is probably why I like this series better than I like most cozy mystery series.

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    Readingrat said on Jan 31, 2008 | Add your feedback

  • Lovely

    I have a thing for this series of books. It's well written, and always enjoyable. The characters are well portrayed and you can't help but fall in love with the lovely Mma Ramotswe. Enjoy!

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    AlittaM said on Aug 21, 2007 | Add your feedback

  • Alexander McCall Smith series

    As with any of the Alexander McCall Smith series (No1 Lady's Detective Agency, Scotland Street, Sunday Philosphy Club etc...) every new book is like meeting friends you haven't seen in a while, and you're never disappointed.
    I often think about some of the characters as if they were real...and ... (continue)

    As with any of the Alexander McCall Smith series (No1 Lady's Detective Agency, Scotland Street, Sunday Philosphy Club etc...) every new book is like meeting friends you haven't seen in a while, and you're never disappointed.
    I often think about some of the characters as if they were real...and that does not happen with all the books a read !
    I sometimes wish I haven't start reading them...
    Enjoy !!

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    Stefietokee said on Aug 3, 2007 | Add your feedback

  • La frase

    Mma Ramotswe wrote letters to old friends and prepared accounts for the impeding end of the financial year. She had not made a lot of money, but she had not made a loss, and she had been happy and entertained. That counted for infinitely more than a vigorously balance sheet. In fact, she thought , a ... (continue)

    Mma Ramotswe wrote letters to old friends and prepared accounts for the impeding end of the financial year. She had not made a lot of money, but she had not made a loss, and she had been happy and entertained. That counted for infinitely more than a vigorously balance sheet. In fact, she thought , annual accounts should include an item specifically headed Happiness, alongside expenses and receipts and the like. That figure in her accounts would be a very large one, she thought.

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    calimero said on Jun 9, 2007 | Add your feedback

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