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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Very cute witty writing!
What a great book.
This book takes place in Botswana. I love a glimpse into another culture. The characters are unforgettable. Subtle humor.
This is a great series!
This series set in Botswana is entertaining as w ell as enlightening and a good introduction too Botswanian culture.
Having lived in Africa I was able to relate fully with the characters and situations. I loved the writing style and voice.
Captivating.
I just couldn’t get into this book.
Entertaining tale,well written and easy to read. Realistic about women working in a mans world.
I first became acquainted with The Number 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series of books in an audio book. Later as I read the books I could “hear” accents as I read.
The cultural setting and customs were new to me and delightful. I love the simple philosophical wisdom of the main character. This (and other books in the series) examen the foibles and relationship problems than transcend different cultures often making gentle fun of them without being condemning but still being thought-provoking. It is easy to fall in love with the characters.
I LOVE THIS WHOLE SERIES! After I read each one, I frantically search for one I haven’t read. Obviously, there aren’t an infinite number of Precious books, but every single one is like a priceless jewel. This book is just as good as the rest: touchingly human, gently suspenseful, lighthearted and heartbreaking. I can’t recommend a book or a series more heartily.
I have enjoyed the whole series. It is different and gives the reader a peak into another culture and way of thinking.
After reading this book (and several others in the series), I was ready to take a real-life trip to Botswana, not just a literary one.
The first of a wonderful series. I would highly recommend any of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency books. They do not have to be read in sequence as the characters and their quirks are brought forth in each of the books.
This book gave me an entirely different perspective on many things, including our responsibilities to our fellow humans, in addition to being a lovely fast read with quirky fun characters. It’s one of the books I’ve never forgotten, an achievement for any author since I read voraciously. I’ve also heard the author speak and he was as much fun in person as his characters are on the pages of his books.
This book isn’t my usual fare, but it had so many good reviews I took a shot and was very pleasantly rewarded by a delightful reading experience with more substance than the “cozy” I was expecting.
This is a fantastic series! I’ve loved every one of them. I wish I could meet Mma Ramotswe!
The author is such a great writer.
I read this quite a few years ago and still remember the story fondly. I recommend it to anyone who wants a warming, comfortable read.
Love, love, love this series! Characters are charming and full of simple wisdom.