#The no1 ladies detective agency books series#

Smith alternates between small bits of back-story for the central character, Precious Ramotswe, a woman of traditional build, young-middle-aged (30s?) divorcee, heavy with intelligence, gumption and cunning, and the mysteries she unravels as the sole detective of the title agency. The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency is a delightful work and a quick read to boot.

#The no1 ladies detective agency books series#

Jill Scott as Precious Ramotswe and Anika Noni Rose as This is where the series begins, there currently being twenty books in the series. This is where the series begins, there currently being twenty books in the series. I'm so glad that he's a writing addict because I'm an addict of his books.more All these qualities come across in his books.

I have met Alexander Mccall Smith and he is one of the most joyful, intelligent, and interesting people I've ever encountered. I have recommended this book to countless people who unfortunately do not pick it up for the reasons that I have mentioned above. They are simply very subtle and very wise.

I dare anyone who is not happy to read any of these books and not feel a little more hopeful when they finish.

These books are about humanity and the small things that make it so good to be both human and alive. Mysteries are a very small part of these stories. A lot of people are also under the impression that these books are mystery books. I dare anyone who is not happy to A lot of people are under the impression that Alexander Mccall Smith books are strictly for middle aged women. Starring Claire Benedict as Mma Ramotswe and Nadine Marshall as Mma Makutsi, these dramatisations are guaranteed to appeal to all fans of the engaging lady detective.A lot of people are under the impression that Alexander Mccall Smith books are strictly for middle aged women. They must also solve the darker and more frightening case of the finger bone found in a car-does it belong to a missing boy snatched by a witch doctor? The Bone sees the determined duo following Mr Patel's daughter to find out whether she has a boyfriend.

Together, they must find the truth about a Daddy who appears to have returned from the dead-as well as investigating a wayward teenage girl and attempting to find a vanished child. The Daddy introduces us to Mma Ramotswe as she embarks on her first case and takes on a new secretary, the resourceful and talented Mma Makutsi. These acclaimed productions, complete with vibrant music, bring the exotic world of the books vividly to life. Warm, humorous and uplifting, Alexander McCall Smith's hugely popular novels featuring Precious Ramotswe, proprietor of Botswana's only female private detective agency, have become international bestsellers, sold over seven million copies, and been translated into 26 languages.