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Tears of the Giraffe

(Platinum Series)

By Alexander McCall Smith

(124)

| Hardcover | 9781585473298

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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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  • Useful reading in English!

    I have a long list of books to read in Italian. Probably I would never read "Tears of the Giraffe" in Italian. So I decided to buy it in English.
    The choice was right, a simple story to follow, set in Botswana. You can breathe the air of Africa! Words and phrases are easy to understand.
    If you want ... (continue)

    I have a long list of books to read in Italian. Probably I would never read "Tears of the Giraffe" in Italian. So I decided to buy it in English.
    The choice was right, a simple story to follow, set in Botswana. You can breathe the air of Africa! Words and phrases are easy to understand.
    If you want to improve your English this book is for you!

    PS:
    Please, if there are errors in my review, correct me:)

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    antpass79 said on Apr 18, 2012 about the Others edition | Add your feedback

  • 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 about the Paperback edition | 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 about the Paperback edition | 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 about the Paperback edition | 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 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

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