The books are very popular and have been printed all over the world. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on the no. This remarkably fresh and charming bestseller took the world by storm upon its publication. Episode 1 the house of unexpected sisters mma ramotswe dips a reluctant toe into local politics while the agency is charged with investigating a simple case of wrongful dismissal. Chosen as a top ten mystery by the organization of independent booksellers, u. Once again botswanas only female detective, mma ramotswe, and her invaluable assistant, mma makutsi, puzzle out the mysteries of life while finding comfort in steaming mugs of bush tea.
Book one is a heartfelt, emotional, humorous story about the adventures of mma madam precious ramotswe, botswanas premier lady detective. Ive read all twenty of the books in the series and am never disappointed. From internationally bestselling author alexander mccall smith comes the seventh novel in the phenomenally popular and endlessly charming series that began with the no. The house of unexpected sisters is the eighteenth fulllength novel in the popular no. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
There are fourteen books in total that comprise this mystery series. No 1 ladies detective agency is the best selling book by prodigy author alexander mccall smith who perfectly depicted the feeling felt by woman. Warm, humorous and uplifting, alexander mccall smiths hugely popular novels featuring precious ramotswe, proprietor of botswanas only female private detective agency, have become international bestsellers, sold over seven million copies, and been translated into 26 languages. Series following the exploits of precious ramotswe, botswanas first ever female detective, based on the novels by alexander mccall smith. First published in the uk in 1998, and in the usa in 2001 by polygon.
The first book in the series carries the same title as the series. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Alison weir queen isabella treachery adultery and murder in medieval england part 01 audiobook duration. In this charming series, mma ramotswewith help from her loyal associate, grace makutsinavigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. A woman opens her own detective agency in botswana. Twenty novels have been published in the series between 1998 and 2019. Bbc radio 4 extra the no 1 ladies detective agency. The no 1 ladies detective agency ebook download free. The series is set in botswana and the main protagonist is mma precious ramotswe. Precious ramotswe does just that with her detective agency. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world.
But eventually, troubled people come to precious with a variety of concerns. Alexander mccall smith, no 1 ladies detective agency the no 1 ladies detective agency series is truly a love story of africa. Alexander mccall smith lives in scotland, not the sort of fellow youd expect to pen the no. Jul 07, 2009 alexander mccall smith lives in scotland, not the sort of fellow youd expect to pen the no. The series covers a lot of issues, including women in traditional and nontraditional occupations, rural life, religion, depression and aids. Mma precious ramotswe sets up a detective agency in botswana on the edge of the kalahari desert, making her the only female detective in the country. The detective agency is dealing with some of its most puzzling cases. The author uses wonderful language to describe africa and its easy to imagine being there yourself. This charming, christielike cozy has received two booker judges special recommendations.
The series is named after the first novel, published in 1998. Get ebooks the no 1 ladies detective agency on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. With jill scott, anika noni rose, lucian msamati, desmond dube. Alexander mccall smith, lisette lecat, recorded books. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. This gently paced mystery novel, set in the african country of botswana, has as its central character the selfsufficient, wise, and compassionate precious ramotswe. The reader reads the book in a wonderful lilting voice and immitates the characters in the book very well. The miracle at speedy motors precious ramotswe is preoccupied by the absence of postboxes in botswana, by an anonymous letter and by an adopted childs.