THE NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY – Book 1Fans around the world adore the best-selling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana’s premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe—with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi—navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea.This first … of tea.
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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I cannot tell you why I liked it – I have most of this series and I just liked the characters and the story..
I read this a long time ago, really enjoyed it. Unique setting, unique and well-drawn characters, and a strong woman lead.
I love this whole series! The detective is wonderful. I love how she uses common sense and compassion to solve the mysteries. This feels so realistic. Alexander McCall Smith has a gift of being able to land you in a story and make it feel like home.
Precious Ramotswe is well worth getting to know. Read this one for sure! Alexander McCall Smith is a great writer. Enjoy!
Love all his books about his lady detective — neat stuff about the culture, too.
I love all these books. They are gentle reads, with wonderful characters. They make me want to visit there and drink redbush tea under blue African skies with women of substance.
This series is perhaps my favourite of all time. Every book is a delight and guaranteed to lift your spirits.
Wonderful stories. Loved the culture. Highly recommend
Perfect light entertains myatery
I read this years ago when I took it out of the library. I remembered it, though, and when it came up for sale, I bought it to enjoy it again.
This is the 1st book in The Ladie’s #1 Detective Agency. All the books are entertaining and they give a good idea of what it’s like in Botswana and the surrounding areas! McCall Smith really makes Mma Ramotswe and her friends come to life. A good book and series to read to relax your whole being
What is there not to love about Mma Precious Ramotswe, the owner and chief investigator of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency? Located in Botswana, this is one of my all time favorite series. I just might have to re-read them all. Read them in order to get the full impact of each title in the series. I highly recommend!
Disappointing compared to earlier books. Not enough detective work involved only a lot of criticism of the poor apprentice.
Wonderful story and characters
I became a fan of this author when I read this book soon after it was published and have read almost every book he has written since. The different series he has written are each unique but consistent throughout the series. Because they are set in various world locations or situations each series has appeal .
First of a series, clever interesting characters in a setting we rarely have available to us. Good plot and easy read.
Hilarious
These books are all great. Sorry that PBS stopped making the series. Learned a lot about Africa while enjoying a mystery/detective story.
This is a great series. It tells you about the life and culture of the character in a most delightful way. The plots are great and the setting is unique. These book are well worth reading.
This book shows the strength of a woman, no matter which country she lives in. This series also shows the value of common sense. It is not necessary to be sophisticated to impact others in a good way.