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THE NO.1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY published in 1998, introduced the world to the one and only Precious Ramotswe, the engaging and sassy owner of Botswana’s only detective agency. TEARS OF THE GIRAFFE took us further into this world, and now, continuing the adventures of Mma Ramotswe, MORALITY FOR BEAUTIFUL GIRLS, finds her expanding her business to take in the world of car repair and a beauty pageant. Alexander McCall Smith’s sense of humour and gentle charm have created a substantial cult following. MORALITY FOR BEAUTIFUL GIRLS will win him yet more fans.
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Reviews
Forget the library - the body is in the mud hut. An African Marple created by a Scottish law lecturer
Unalloyed pleasure
This is art that conceals art. I haven't read anything with such unalloyed pleasure for a long time
McCall Smith is a natural born storyteller, filling his prose with rhythm and repetition...Charming, quirky and timeless
Highly amusing, intelligent and heart-warming
One of the most entrancing treats of many a year
Charming, delightful, feel-good stuff
