A cross between kinsey millhone and miss marple, this unlikely heroine. The books center on the warmhearted exploits and humorous casework. In this book, we are introduced to one mma precious ramotswe who has just decided to become a private detective. The novel introduces the motswana mma precious ramotswe, who begins the first detective agency.
British author alexander mccall smiths detective novel the no. The first edition of the novel was published in 1998, and was written by alexander mccall smith. The books that started it all, featuring precious ramotswebotswanas leading, and only, female private. No 1 ladies detective agency is the best selling book by prodigy author alexander mccall smith who perfectly depicted the feeling felt by woman. Number one ladies detective agency series set 18 by. Warm, humorous and uplifting, alexander mccall smiths hugely popular novels featuring precious ramotswe, proprietor of botswanas only female private detective agency, have become international bestsellers, sold over seven million copies, and been translated into 26 languages.
The series is named after the first novel, published in 1998. Chosen as a top ten mystery by the organization of independent booksellers, u. How does this affect the narrative pacing of the novel. New york times bestselling author alexander mccall smiths critically acclaimed no. This story of a woman that opened a detective store and. He has written more than fifty books, including a number of specialist titles, but is. The books went from underground hits to national phenomena in the united. Hbo is available through the hbo now streaming app, tv package, or an existing digital subscription. The series contains over a dozen novels, with a new novel coming out most years.
The first three books in alexander mccall smiths more. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 235 pages and is available in paperback format. Precious has a few things to sort out, the main one being her old husband turning up again. The novels focus on the story of a detective agency opened by mma ramotswe and her courtship with the mechanic mr. In this charming series, mma ramotswewith help from her loyal associate, grace makutsinavigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. The first line of the series first book is, mma ramotswe had a detective agency in africa, at the foot of the kgale hill. He has written more than fifty books, including a number.
What did mma ramotswe think happys problem was probably about. A series of vignettes linked to the establishment and growth of mma ramotswes no. Having listened and not read all of the books in the series, im not sure of the spelling of the detectives name, but it sounds like maura motswe. When happy was a child, did her father live with the family. One of the best performing books in this series is the first installment in the series.
A woman opens her own detective agency in botswana. This one page guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of no 1 ladies detective agency by alexander mccall smith. In this book, we are introduced to one mma precious ramotswe. Discover how you can enjoy hbo s original series, hit movies, documentaries and more. Head to the episodes page for videos, images and synopses from all 7 episodes of the no.
While the author is white and so am i, his stories show a deep love for africa and an appreciation for the dignity of ins indigenous people. She is in gaborone the capital of botswana, a place of which she is proud. Full of warmth, fun, heat and dust in mma ramotswe, mccall smith minted one of the most memorable heroines in any modern fiction. The books are very popular and have been printed all over the world. The introduction, discussion questions, suggested reading list, and author biography that follow are designed to enhance your groups discussion of alexander mccall smiths the no. I do love the number 1 ladies detective agency series by alexander mccall smith.
Order of alexander mccall smith books alexander mccall smith is a scottish author though born in rhodesia of crime fiction and childrens books. His works have been translated into more than forty languages. The number 1 ladies detective agency precious ramotswe founds the number 1 ladies detective agency, the first ever ladies detective agency in botswana. Having listened and not read all of the books in the series, im not sure of the spelling of the detective s name, but it sounds like maura motswe.
He is the author of several series, including the no. This line is a deliberate literary reference to the opening line of isak. Alexander mccall smith, no 1 ladies detective agency the no 1 ladies detective agency series is truly a love story of africa. None of the books in this series have been adapted for the screenplay. I recommend starting with this book since it is the first in the series. After listening to this one i immediately purchased the other books in the series i think there are 4 or 5. While the author is white and so am i, his stories show a deep love for africa and an appreciation for the dignity of ins. This story of a woman that opened a detective store and solves mysteries many with men in it.