Title: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Anchor Books (2003)
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pp
Trim Size: 5.22 x 7.99 x 0.62 IN
ISBN: 1400034779
Series Title: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Precious Ramotswe is an entrepreneur. She has created a detective agency in Gaberone, Botswana in order to "help people with the problems in their lives." As its proprietor, she avoids disappointing her clients. As a narrator, she paints a beautiful picture of an African country: the colours, the textures and the moments of personal history that fascinate as well as stir a sense of urgency in every question. We must solve her professional--and personal--puzzles.
My sister and I have decided to read this series together (and to share the books). I waited anxiously for her to finish this one and I even bought her the second title in the series as an incentive (Tears of the Giraffe).
It should take the whole of this week for me to finish since my opportunities to read are sporadic.
Sounds like an intriguing book. And reading it with someone is quite fun also. Great idea and cool blog.
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