The author was born in africa, taught law at university of botswana and is a professor of medical law at edinburgh university. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 235 pages and is available in paperback format. The series is named after the first novel, published in 1998. Twenty novels have been published in the series between 1998 and 2019. When happy was a child, did her father live with the family. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Precious ramotswe, a kind and cheerful woman of traditional build, is the founder of botswanas first and only femalerun detective agency. The no 1 ladies detective agency by alexander mccall smith paperback book in good condition pickup from south plympton, 1246756331. Sometimes a series comes along that outshines all the rest. The first book in the series carries the same title as the series. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the no.
Alexander mccall smith, no 1 ladies detective agency the no 1 ladies detective agency series is truly a love story of africa. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mma is the term used to address a woman, and may be placed before her name. Precious ramotswe continues her adventures with a cacophony of. Once again botswanas only female detective, mma ramotswe, and her invaluable assistant, mma makutsi, puzzle out the mysteries of life while finding. The books are very popular and have been printed all over the world. This study guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the no. Book one is a heartfelt, emotional, humorous story about the adventures of mma madam precious ramotswe, botswanas premier lady detective. Precious ramotswes very first cases is a childrens book s. The series covers a lot of issues, including women in traditional and nontraditional occupations, rural life, religion, depression and aids. Featuring precious ramotswe botswanas leading, and only, female private detective. There are fourteen books in total that comprise this mystery series.
British author alexander mccall smiths detective novel the no. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of no 1 ladies detective agency by alexander mccall smith. From internationally bestselling author alexander mccall smith comes the seventh novel in the phenomenally popular and endlessly charming series that began with the no. A series of vignettes linked to the establishment and growth of mma ramotswes no. Detective agency, located in gaborone, botswana, consists of one woman, the engaging precious ramotswe. If youve got a problem, and no one else can help you, then pay a visit to precious ramotswe, botswanas only and finest female private detective.
I adore mma ramotswe, and mma makutsi and the entire cast of characters that appear throughout the 19 books that comprise so far. The novel introduces the motswana mma precious ramotswe. Jul 29, 2016 book 18 for the bookashelf 2016 reading challenge. Mentor public library page 2 of 4 august 2015 discussion questions. Exceptional series based on loved books is great for teens.
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