Tears of the Giraffe: The multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
Oct 2008 · Hachette UK
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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
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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4.8
16 reviews
Angela Evans
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September 13, 2014
I enjoyed reading this book. I liked the simple warm characters especially the car mechanic in Speedy Motors. The way each character has a certain innocent way about them. I also liked the warm African background and the way its described. Lovely read on cold days.
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kevin riding
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January 6, 2016
Having been to Africa and reading about places I have been and how the people behave it brought back happy memories. A very good book, but read them in the correct order as he wrote them
Khariessa Mehan
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May 10, 2014
It is quite interesting
About the author
Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.
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