The number 1 ladies detective agency first book

Mccall smith makes serious points with an admirable lightness of touch and without a hint of lecture. In the company of cheerful ladies was the first of the no. The series is set in botswana and the main protagonist is mma precious ramotswe. While the author is white and so am i, his stories show a deep love for africa and an appreciation for the dignity of ins indigenous people. Her story is told in the first novel from birth to opening the detective agency. Precious ramotswe, a kind and cheerful woman of traditional build, is the founder of botswanas first. Mma precious ramotswe is the main character in this series. This first novel in alexander mccall smiths widely acclaimed the no. The series is named after the first novel, published in 1998. From internationally bestselling author alexander mccall smith comes the seventh novel in the phenomenally popular and endlessly charming series that began with the no.

This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of no 1 ladies detective agency by alexander mccall smith. Exceptional series based on loved books is great for teens. Head to the episodes page for videos, images and synopses from all 7 episodes of the no. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is a missing 11yearold boy, who may have been snatched by witch doctors. Book one is a heartfelt, emotional, humorous story about the adventures of mma madam precious ramotswe, botswanas premier lady detective. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 235 pages and is available in paperback format. The books are very popular and have been printed all over the world. Discover how you can enjoy hbo s original series, hit movies, documentaries and more.

Featuring precious ramotswe botswanas leading, and only, female private detective. First published in the uk in 1998, and in the usa in 2001 by polygon. The great cake mystery is the first book in the precious ramotswe series, chronologically. In this book, we are introduced to one mma precious ramotswe. Readers the world over have enjoyed the meandering adventures of the women who helm the no. There are fourteen books in total that comprise this mystery series. The series covers a lot of issues, including women in traditional and nontraditional occupations, rural life, religion, depression and aids. The no 1 ladies detective agency by alexander mccall smith.

Book tells about precious ramotswes life and descripes how mma. Alexander mccall smith published his first hit novel at 50. It is not a challenging read but it is an uplifting one. One of the best performing books in this series is the first installment in the series. Twenty novels have been published in the series between 1998 and 2019. No 1 ladies detective agency, alexander mccall smith. Precious ramotswes very first cases is a childrens book s. This story of a woman that opened a detective store and solves mysteries many with men in it. The series contains over a dozen novels, with a new novel coming out most years. Precious ramotswe is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. What did mma ramotswe think happys problem was probably about.

A series of vignettes linked to the establishment and growth of mma ramotswes no. Their author, alexander mccall smith, grew up in africa and. None of the books in this series have been adapted for the screenplay. Precious ramotswe, a kind and cheerful woman of traditional build, is the founder of botswanas first and only femalerun detective agency. When happy was a child, did her father live with the family. Once again botswanas only female detective, mma ramotswe, and her invaluable assistant, mma makutsi, puzzle out the mysteries of life while finding. We learn of mma ramotswes family, childhood, and first unhappy marriage, and of her determination to start a detective agency. Mentor public library page 2 of 4 august 2015 discussion questions. Ramotswe opens her own detective agency, becoming the first lady detective in botswana. I adore mma ramotswe, and mma makutsi and the entire cast of characters that appear throughout the 19 books that comprise so far. The first book in the series carries the same title as the series. I do love the number 1 ladies detective agency series by alexander mccall smith.