The Kalahari Typing School for Men

Name: The Kalahari Typing School for Men
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
ISBN: 9781436101370

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Series: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #4

Narrator: Lisette Lecat

Unabridged: 7 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/20/2008

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Women Sleuths, Humorous, Women

Synopsis

International best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith delivers another delightful tale from his critically acclaimed No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Precious Ramotswe's comfortable existence as the only detective in Botswana is suddenly rattled when the Satisfaction Guaranteed Detective Agency opens, and its brochure proclaims, "Don't take any chances! Entrust your enquiries to a MAN!" But with wisdom on her side, Mma Ramotswe figures to upstage her competition.

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 Will

Alexander McCall Smith - image from famousauthors.org Guilt is the subject here. The theme is threaded throughout. The primary client of the book is a mister Molefelo, a hotelier and ostrich farmer. He had committed a crime as a youth and wishes to atone for his sins. Precious helps him of course. M......more

Goodreads review by Baba

Things can't get better for Precious Ramotswe’s... good business, kids, partner in life? So a few things are thrown at her - her adopted son get caught up in a case; her assistant, Mma Makutsi wants a hubbie and wants to set up a typing school; and business wise she has a direct competitor whose usi......more

Goodreads review by Nina (ninjasbooks)

Reading these books I always wish I could live in Botswana myself. It seems like such a lovely place, and in this installment you really felt that. The mood and descriptions of the place really set the stage for a wonderful read.......more

Goodreads review by PattyMacDotComma

4★ “‘Ex-CID,’ said Mma. Ramotswe. ‘A retired policeman then. That is not good news for us. People will love the idea of taking their problems to a retired policeman.’ ‘And ex-New York,’ said Mma. Makutsi admiringly. ‘That will impress people a great deal. They have seen films about New York detectives......more