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"A Delightful New Detective"
Reviewed by Christine Jeffords
Posted October 4, 2002

Mma Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's only female private investigator, should probably have called her agency "No. 1 Lady's," since she's its sole operative. But apart from that grammatical slip, she doesn't miss a trick. A "traditionally built" (read: stout) person creeping up on 40, she decides to enter this Read more...

"Lyrical folktales of modern-day Botswana"
Reviewed by Raelene Gorlinsky
Posted October 13, 2002

Reading this book is like listening to the genteel tones of an Oxford don reciting lyrical folktales. The author has a unique and refreshing style that was a true joy to read. This is not a typical "mystery" book, despite the title. Mma (pronounced "Ma") Ramotswe lives in a small town Read more...