Another of the wonderful Mme. Ramotswe and The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, full of McCall Smith's gentle philosophy and humor! In this one, the detective agency must track a wayward wife and deal with a coniving maid while trying to discover what happened to a young American man who disappeared years ago. Then Mr. J.L.B Matekoni, Ramotswe's fiance', finds sudddenly that he has agreed to keep two children from the Orphans' Home, and he wants to be kind but doesn't know how to tell Mme. Ramotswe the "good" news!

This book was charming. The main characters, Mma Ramotswe, owner of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency and her fiance Mr J. L. B. Matekoni, are a little old fashioned in their idea of politeness and respectability, but refreshingly so. The mysteries that Mma Ramotswe solves are pretty straightforward to the reader; there are no twists in the solving of the crimes, but this is what is so charming about the book. Life in Mma Ramotswe's world is straightforward and full of moral fiber. Her story of what happens in the day to day in Botswana is so different from life in the west, but has its strengths and I can see how much Mma Ramostwe loves her country. I would recommend this book just for the insights it gives about a different culture and way of living.

This is the second book in Alexander McCall Smith’s series, “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency”. On the cover of this book is a quote from The New York Times Book Review, “The Miss Marple of Botswana.”

As someone who is only vaguely familiar with either Miss Marple or Botswana, I’m surprised that I’ve so far enjoyed the books in this series. The reading is light, the characters are engaging, the humor is character driven, and the country of Botswana is endlessly interesting.

I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.

Have gotten absolutely hooked on the series.

I love this series, though the writing is a bit slow the characters are rich. When I read his writing I can feel the heat and sun of Africa and the slow life of the culture.

This is the second in the series I've read, although it may be the third in the series. I find the simple prose and storytelling pleasant, the main characters likable, their relationships engaging and the depiction of Botswana, a place I don't know, interesting. I'd catagorize these mystery novels as "cozies." The detective, Precious Ramotswe, solves her cases via intelligent conversation and intuition.

Precious Ramotswe is the eminently sensible and cunning proprietor of the only ladies' detective agency in Botswana. These books are a joy to read. They flow with imagery and leave a nice feeling when completed. Precious is so wise and so real. She is the friend you wish you could talk things over with, and have her help coping with life. "McCall Smith has an easy command of storytelling and a gift for describing dusty, sunbaked Botswana. His books are also gentle but incisive commentaries on Africa, men and women, and life in general." The Seattle Times

I just finished this book up and enjoyed it as much as the first. It is a quick read and I enjoyed the fresh perspective of Precious Ramotswe and her world view (the books are set in Botswana). If you haven't read the Ladies Detective Agency series, I recomend trying them. In this book (the 2nd in the series), she tracks a wayward wife, uncovers an unscrupulous maid, and searches for an American man who disappeared into the plains many years ago. For me it was a nice change from my usual commuter reading of romance novels.

I tried this series when it first came out and was not that impressed...I do not know what has changed in me , but I love it now and am devouring the first 2. This is the second. I love Precious!! Cannot wait to start the next. It is an absolute delight to read!

Wonderful series. The characters in Alexander McCall Smiths books are very believable and they draw you into the story. You won't want to put this one down.

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In this second book, Precious promotes her secretary to assistant detective, and her fiancee takes in two foster children from the orphanage. I really like the characters and reading about Africa. Quick read...done in one night.

Nice book,easy read. Smith is doing a good job developing the main characters.

I could hardly wait to see what was next...just a fun light read. I'm off to order the next two in the series.

The second book in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series - a fun read.

Love this series!

Loved it. The characters are so lovable and comical. A beautiful read.

The story continues: same characters, similar problems...but still warm and familiar. Like welcoming old friends.

Precious has a couple of challenging detecting jobs to complete. This book was interesting in the way it combined practicality, compassion for others, and a little trickery. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

This is really fun to read.

I really enjoy this detective series. Nice and easy read!

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