Books The Miracle at Speedy Motors: The New Novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency)
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Rating: - Best in series
I have read and loved the entire series of the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency. That said this one is my favorite. Each book in the series is a mini vacation to a simpler more innocent time in the beautiful African setting. Of all of the qualities that make this series so enjoyable, I think Alexander McCall Smith has captured them best in this book.I don't want this journey to end.

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Rating: - another great read in a terrific series
I have read all of the books in this series, as well as all of the other books this author has written. While I tend to like his other series slightly more, especially his satire, The #1 Ladies' Detective Agency is top of my list for a gentle and engaging read. The characters here are filled out with more detail than some of the earlier books in the series, and the plot somewhat more complex. As always, one can easily forget living in the midst of hectic suburban America and be transported to a land of cattle and tradition, where the day to day nuances of life remind one of what is important, and what is not. Highly recommended!

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Rating: - Enjoyable
Like returning to an old friend. This is the kind of stories we enjoy from Mr. Smith.

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Rating: - Another Winner!
I fell in love with the first book of the series (No. 1 Ladie's Detective Agency) and its mellow heroine. So much so, that I've bought each succeeding book in the series as they were published. This one, like all the others, is simply a winner.

The little mysteries are engaging and how they are solved are always entertaining. But what makes me love them is that the heroine, a 'traditionally built woman' of Botswana is so in love with her country, its customs and the traditional values of goodness, decency and caring. She simply draws you in to a reflective and calming mood as she goes about her life and her work. You finish each book feeling entertained and feeling good about the world. The stories go down as good as the red tea the heroine loves to drink!