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Book Review of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Bk 1)

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Bk 1)
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Just the beginning of a wonderful series of 12 (so far!). We can all learn from Mma Ramotswe--a sweet but strong character who naturally embodies common sense, common decency, and loyalty. The stories, dialogues, and characters are so dear, and McCall's descriptions of the African countryside will have you taking in all it's beauty and feeling the sweet air as the rain approaches. My sister-in-law travelled to Botswana just because of these books. She reported that the people and places are just like Alexander McAll Smith presents them here: a true village of decent folk in a beautiful country.