The one with the witch who flew away Mma Ramotswe is happily married to Mr J. L. B. Matekoni, but her work seems more hectic than ever. Among a raft of cases coming the way of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency are blackmail, witchcraft, strange goings-on at a health clinic, and theft at a government catering college. There seems no end to the disputes which call for the wisdom of a traditionally built detective. It's enough to make her wonder what the secret of happiness is, and whether she is right to find it in small things such as a pair of blue shoes, a slice of cake, or a red sunset over the Kalahari. 'Charm and warmth' Scottish Daily Express 'Brilliant' Herald Discover the world of Alexander McCall Smith and his other books at alexandermccallsmith.co.uk [Facebook logo]
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"Enthralling . . . [Mma Ramotswe] is someone readers can't help but love."
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"Thoroughly original . . . Vivid, affectionately rendered details of everyday Botswana life . . . A pleasure."
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
-Janet Malcolm, The New York Times Book Review
"The best, most charming, honest, hilarious, and life-affirming books to appear in years."
- The Plain Dealer
"Beguiling, lyrical . . . Blessed with McCall Smith's richly detailed portraits of life in Africa and his flair for storytelling with an engaging cast of fully realized characters."
- Los Angeles Times Book Review
"Enthralling . . . [Mma Ramotswe] is someone readers can't help but love."
- USA Today
"Sweet, soothing, [and] abundant in folk wisdom . . . These novels are poultices, valued for their healing properties. [They have] a contagious warmth."
- The New York Times
"Thoroughly original . . . Vivid, affectionately rendered details of everyday Botswana life . . . A pleasure."
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette