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In the Company of Cheerful Ladies (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency)
Author: Alexander McCall Smith

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Publisher: Pantheon
Book Type: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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ISBN-13: 9780375422713 - ISBN-10: 0375422714
Publication Date: 4/19/2005
Pages: 240

Book Description:
In the newest addition to the universally beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the charming and ever-resourceful Precious Ramotswe finds herself overly beset by problems. She is already busier than usual at the detective agency when added to her concerns are a strange intruder in her house on Zebra Drive and the baffling appearance of a pumpkin. And then there is Mma Makutsi, who decides to treat herself to dance lessons, only to be partnered with a man who seems to have two left feet. Nor are things running quite as smoothly as they usually do at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors. Mma Ramotswe’s husband, the estimable Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, is overburdened with work even before one of his apprentices runs off with a wealthy woman. But what finally rattles Mma Ramotswe’s normally unshakable composure is a visitor who forces her to confront a secret from her past. . . .

All this unfolds against the sunlit background of Mma Ramotswe’s beloved homeland, Botswana–a land of empty spaces, echoing skies, and an endless supply of soothing bush tea.

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Top Member Book Reviews

Dorothy E. (islandflower) wrote on 5/10/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I really liked this one. I think it was as good or even better than the first in the series. The story is still, characteristically, warm and engaging, but the story line seems a bit more involved and the real-life problems of the region are also given some notice- lightly, but at least the author does recognize that everything is not peaches and roses.

Anna S. (Bustercaesarmom) wrote on 1/9/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is the best-written of the "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series, with the exception of the original. The other books felt like filler, but this one had lots of sub-plots and was very enjoyable to read. If you liked "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency," be sure to read this sequel!


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Lauretta R. (Lauretta6) wrote on 10/25/2008...


This whole series by Alexander Mccall Smith is such a joy to read. You realize fast exactly how many things we have is our lives and how we could be perfectly happy with a lot less. The Characters come to life and you will not want to wait for the next book.

Mary Elaine L. (Laney) wrote on 4/14/2007...


A very good read.

Trish S. (TrishLew) wrote on 3/12/2007...


I like this series...the stories are perfect for summer, light reading.

Gretchen F. (MOMSBOOKS) wrote on 2/26/2007...


Yet another from Alexander Mcall Smith and his no.1 Ladies Detective Agency. Botswana from the inside and up close!

Barb B. (daxseven) wrote on 2/17/2007...


This is a very enjoyable series. If you have enjoyed the other ladies detective stories, this one will not dissappoint you.

Donald P. wrote on 9/13/2006...


Always a great read and leaves you in a good mood when you finish the story. You hate to put it down, once you start.

Athena M. (luv2teach) wrote on 7/10/2006...


Another enjoyable read by Alexander McCall Smith.

Judy M. wrote on 6/23/2006...


Delightful.

Lorraine T. (mysterylover) wrote on 3/25/2006...


I love all of this series and this is another fine entry.

Lisa P. (FamFatale) wrote on 10/11/2005...


Not a conventional mystery - a wonderfully charactered series unraveling the mysteries of human nature.


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