To The Land Of Long Lost Friends (Paperback)

In the latest book in the widely beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Precious Ramotswe takes on a case for a childhood acquaintance and finds that family relationships are always a tricky proposition—even for Botswana’s premier female detective.

Mma Ramotswe has reconnected with an old friend who has been having problems with her daughter. Though Precious feels compelled to lend a hand, she discovers that getting involved in family affairs is always a delicate affair. The young woman appears to be involved with a charismatic preacher. But are his ministrations entirely of a godly nature? Elsewhere, Charlie is also struggling with a tricky matter of the heart. He wishes to propose to his girlfriend, Queenie-Queenie, but he’s struggling to come up with a bride price that will impress her father. When Queenie-Queenie’s brother offers to help by giving him a job, the offer may not be quite what Charlie expected.

As always, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni will offer wise counsel, Mma Makutsi will weigh in with her opinions, and Mma Potokwane will be there with her welcome fruit cake. But in the end it will be up to Mma Ramotswe to reflect on love, family, and the nature of men and women in order to resolve family dramas and remind everyone about all the good things they have in life—so many, in fact, that it would take far too long to count them.

General

Imprint:	Little, Brown
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
Release date:	September 2019
Authors:	Alexander McCall Smith
Dimensions:	234 x 153 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-1-4087-1111-8
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Crime & mystery > General
LSN:	1-4087-1111-7
Barcode:	9781408711118

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Sun, 25 Aug 2019 | Review by: Breakaway R.

Same old, same old My dear Mma Ramotswe In 2004, you found a wonderful man, Alexander McCall Smith to write your story. I will never forget the year and my excitement of meeting you for the first time. You restored my African soul and made me fall in love with you, Mr JLB Makatoni, Charlie and Fanwell. I tolerated Mma Makutsi and grew to respect her, but never to truly love her. Maybe, it’s her shoes, that answer back all the time. Each year since then, I’ve waited in anticipation for the latest instalment from Botswana. Each year I’ve marvelled at your generosity and kindness while finding solutions for your clients. All this has changed this year. I’m not sure how to tell you this news. It’s bad news Mma. I found that Rra McCall Smith did not do you any service this year. He must have forgotten all the notes he’d written down after visiting you and so all he did was repeat some of the stories we’ve heard before – over and over again. I did love the story of the baby coming to live with you and Charlie getting married (please send him my best wishes). But Mma, that was just a few lines. No Mma this is not good. Not good at all. How could so little have happened in one year? Mma, please speak to Rra McCall Smith and tell him he must please not repeat stories. He must not forget his notes with you. I want to hear more about you solving the puzzles your clients bring you. Not repeat, repeat, repeat stories from long ago. My memory does not need reminding. Please Mma, tell him. Tell him we want all your stories and clients’ puzzles back. With my very best wishes Mma Imbali Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.

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