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Tears of the Giraffe

By Alexander McCall Smith

Fiction, General, Mystery & Detective, Women Sleuths, Cozy, Women, Animals, Humorous | 224 pages
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The second book in the multi-million copy bestselling No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series

The one where Precious gains a new family

Mma Ramotswe of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is hoping to set up home with Mr J.L.B. Maketoni. But first she must deal with his scheming, misbehaving maid. She also has to confront the most difficult case of her career so far: that of an American who went missing ten years ago, and about whom all leads have long since dried up. Then there are not one, but two sudden additions to Mma's family . . .

'One of the most memorable heroines in any modern fiction' Newsweek

'Soothing, full of hope' Sunday Telegraph

'Delightful' Evening Standard

'Enthralling... Mma Ramotswe is someone readers can't help but love' USA Today

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Rachel Sheridan
28th Jan 2025
"Second book in the No1 Ladies Detective Agency series, the characters develop and the story continues to unfold for Mme Precious Ramotswe with a new husband, the wonderful Mr JLB Matekoni owner of Speedy Motors and the plot of decade old mysterious disappearance of an American near the kalahari. McCall Smiths description of Botswana you could close your eyes and be there, even if you have never visited. At just over 200 pages, perfect read for a flight or journey and you’ll want to read the next book to see where her adventures take her. Good, fun read, enjoy!"
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