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NATIONAL BESTSELLER
"The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency mysteries remain his best-written and most consistently satisfying works. The Double Comfort Safari Club gives readers a chance to check in on the more compassionate, reflective world of the house on Zebra Drive."
--The Christian Science Monitor
"What would summer be without a visit to Botswana and the private detective agency run by Precious Ramotswe? The point of these books . . . is not to uncover mysteries, at least not directly, but rather, discuss the vagaries of the human heart and what makes people tick."
--Ottawa Citizen
"Like clove oil on a bad tooth, McCall Smith's fiction acts on cynicism as an effective, old-fashioned balm."
--The Globe and Mail
Praise for The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series:
"Beautiful in spirit…. Botswana and its way of life are described in exquisite detail…delightful…positively uplifting."
— Winston-Salem Journal
"Utterly charming and compulsively readable."
— Newsweek
"Endearing, amusing…sparkles with African sunshine and…wit."
— Dallas Morning News
"Smart and sassy…[with] the power to amuse or shock or touch the heart, sometimes all at once."
— Los Angeles Times
"McCall Smith's simple, sweet descriptions of everyday pleasures — a cup of tea, walking around one's garden — are enticing."
— Boston Globe
"There is no end to the pleasure that may be extracted from these books."
— The New York Times Book Review
"Put on the teakettle, find your place in the sun and settle in for a genteel journey."
— Rocky Mountain News
"Four Stars…. Full of the quiet humor and ingratiating charm we've come to expect."
— People
"Each book is a small miracle in its self."
— The Times Picayune
"Witty, charming and a delight…wonderfully entertaining."
— Tucson Citizen --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
"The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency mysteries remain his best-written and most consistently satisfying works. The Double Comfort Safari Club gives readers a chance to check in on the more compassionate, reflective world of the house on Zebra Drive."
--The Christian Science Monitor
"What would summer be without a visit to Botswana and the private detective agency run by Precious Ramotswe? The point of these books . . . is not to uncover mysteries, at least not directly, but rather, discuss the vagaries of the human heart and what makes people tick."
--Ottawa Citizen
"Like clove oil on a bad tooth, McCall Smith's fiction acts on cynicism as an effective, old-fashioned balm."
--The Globe and Mail
Praise for The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series:
"Beautiful in spirit…. Botswana and its way of life are described in exquisite detail…delightful…positively uplifting."
— Winston-Salem Journal
"Utterly charming and compulsively readable."
— Newsweek
"Endearing, amusing…sparkles with African sunshine and…wit."
— Dallas Morning News
"Smart and sassy…[with] the power to amuse or shock or touch the heart, sometimes all at once."
— Los Angeles Times
"McCall Smith's simple, sweet descriptions of everyday pleasures — a cup of tea, walking around one's garden — are enticing."
— Boston Globe
"There is no end to the pleasure that may be extracted from these books."
— The New York Times Book Review
"Put on the teakettle, find your place in the sun and settle in for a genteel journey."
— Rocky Mountain News
"Four Stars…. Full of the quiet humor and ingratiating charm we've come to expect."
— People
"Each book is a small miracle in its self."
— The Times Picayune
"Witty, charming and a delight…wonderfully entertaining."
— Tucson Citizen --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Book Description
Readers will agree that this touching and dramatic new installment in Alexander McCall Smith's beloved and best-selling series is the finest yet. In this story, Precious Ramotswe deals with issues of mistaken identity and great fortune against the beautiful backdrop of Botswana's remote and striking Okavango Delta.
Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi head to a safari camp to carry out a delicate mission on behalf of a former guest who has left one of the guides a large sum of money. But once they find their man, Precious begins to sense that something is not right. To make matters worse, shortly before their departure Mma Makutsi's fiancé, Phuti Radiphuti, suffers a debilitating accident, and when his aunt moves in to take care of him, she also pushes Mma Makutsi out of the picture. Could she be trying to break up the relationship? Finally, a local priest and his wife independently approach Mma Ramotswe with concerns of infidelity, creating a rather unusual and tricky situation. Nevertheless, Precious is confident that with a little patience, kindness and good sense things will work out for the best, something that will delight her many fans.
Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi head to a safari camp to carry out a delicate mission on behalf of a former guest who has left one of the guides a large sum of money. But once they find their man, Precious begins to sense that something is not right. To make matters worse, shortly before their departure Mma Makutsi's fiancé, Phuti Radiphuti, suffers a debilitating accident, and when his aunt moves in to take care of him, she also pushes Mma Makutsi out of the picture. Could she be trying to break up the relationship? Finally, a local priest and his wife independently approach Mma Ramotswe with concerns of infidelity, creating a rather unusual and tricky situation. Nevertheless, Precious is confident that with a little patience, kindness and good sense things will work out for the best, something that will delight her many fans.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Abridged version,
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This review is from: Double Comfort Safari Club CD (Audio CD)
I ordered this item only to discover that it is abridged. This has happened to me before because the abridged /unabridged status of a recording is not always clearly indicated, AS IT SHOULD BE. I love this series and expect this book to be a good as the rest, but I want it in UNABRIDGED format.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love Botswana,
By Augustina (West Coast, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Double Comfort Safari Club (Hardcover)
I was pleased to be able to read this latest novel of Alexander McCall Smith, who makes the country of Botswana and its people, especially Precious, the No. Lady Detective, and her assistant, most appealing. Her philosphy and common sense are refreshing. I love all the regular characters, and I am always sorry get to the last page of each volume. Hope there are more of her adventures forthcoming.
5.0 out of 5 stars
So much kindness,
This review is from: Double Comfort Safari Club CD (Audio CD)
Even though it was an abridged version, these African characters shine through brightly, their flaws and weird character traits becoming endearing as the story goes on. What a kind place at heart! What a kind, wise and wonderful woman from the No 1 ladies' detective agency!Maybe because I grew up in South Africa, I understand all the hidden fear for animals and the always available helping hands. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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