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In this latest installment of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Precious Ramotswe and her friend Mma Makutsi are called upon by part‑time clerk Mr. Polopetsi to investigate a wrongful dismissal at an office furniture store. Their inquiry uncovers surprising facts that force the ladies to reassess the case and uncover hidden motives.
Along the way, Precious is astonished to learn of a nurse named Mingie Ramotswe, seemingly unrelated yet sharing the same family name. She also learns from Mma Potokwani that an unpleasant figure from her past has appeared in town, perhaps seeking her out. With her characteristic generosity and humor, Precious untangles these mysteries, revealing truths about friendship and chosen family.
Set in contemporary Botswana, the novel continues the beloved blend of gentle mystery and cultural insight that has made the Ladies' Detective Agency series a bestseller.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Alexander McCall Smith
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