The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Alexander McCall Smith
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Alexander McCall Smith
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrator: Lisette Lecat

Unabridged: 8 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/21/2003

Synopsis

This remarkably fresh and charming best-seller took the world by storm upon its publication. It has since earned two Booker Judges' Special Recommendations and was voted one of the "International Books of the Year and the Millennium" by the Times Literary Supplement. Mma "Precious" Ramotswe sets up a detective agency in Botswana on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, making her the only female detective in the country. At first, cases are hard to come by. But eventually, troubled people come to Precious with a variety of concerns. Potentially philandering husbands, seemingly schizophrenic doctors, and a missing boy who may have been killed by witch doctors all compel Precious to roam about in her tiny van, searching for clues. Chosen as a Top Ten Mystery by the Organization of Independent Booksellers, U.S.A., The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is that rare novel that imparts a sage wisdom while inspiring hearty laughter and lasting smiles.

About Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.

Reviews

Goodreads review by ebnewberry on July 07, 2011

A lot of people are under the impression that Alexander Mccall Smith books are strictly for middle aged women. This is NOT the case at all. These books are for everyone. They are not even just for women. A lot of people are also under the impression that these books are mystery books. This is also a......more

Goodreads review by Will on November 30, 2023

This is where the series begins, there currently being twenty books in the series. The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency is a delightful work and a quick read to boot. Smith alternates between small bits of back-story for the central character, Precious Ramotswe, a woman of traditional build, young-middl......more

Goodreads review by Kira on October 01, 2007

Just could not get past the very obvious fact that this book is written by a white guy, trying to tell a story through the eyes of a Botswana(ese?) woman. It felt a bit patronising, as in, look how simply these people live, just hanging out in the hot sun watching their cattle, oh to live so simply......more

Goodreads review by Nina (ninjasbooks) on June 04, 2023

Not much gives me more joy that reading about the detectives I wish were my friends. Everyone are so lovely, kind and intelligent. I love how Botswana is described, especially the wonderful people there. The moral dilemmas presented just made sense and I loved how the detective always manages to sol......more

Goodreads review by emma on December 31, 2021

When I bought this from the library book sale it caused a real excitement among the elderly volunteers. When I read it, I was like, oh. Makes sense, in hindsight. This is an old white lady book if ever I've read one. That's kind of all I have to say about it. Bottom line: This book's era and author fel......more

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