Books The Miracle at Speedy Motors: The New Novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series
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Rating: - Another wonderful book!
The latest in the #1 Ladies Detective Agency series is is as wonderful as all of the others. It caputes the feeling of Africa and the beauty of its people with sensitivity, humor and respect. An inspiring read!

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Rating: - Another fine trip to Botswana
If you've read all the other novels in this series, do yourself a favor and pick this one up as well.
Not only will you be transported as usual, to the world of Precious Ramotswe and bush tea, you will again be granted flashes of insight into the characters' inner workings.
Most importantly, you will again walk away from one of these novels feeling as though--all politics, newspapers and TV stories to the contrary--the world really is one place filled with decent people who are doing their best. What a relief.

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Rating: - The Miracle at Speedy Motors
Another wonderful, wonderful book. The warmth and kindness of these characters, combined with a bit of intrigue and many smiles, create a feeling of anticipation each time I pick up the book. I want to read it cover to cover in one sitting, but 'treat' myself to a few chapters at a time so the good feelings last longer! Does that tell you something? I wish there was a new book every month or two. I love reading about these lovely people of Botswana.

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Rating: - A cup of tea, a slice of cake, and thou
The ninth book in the series brings both woes and wisdom for the ladies of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. This time there are only two clients with cases to solve, but the domestic affairs of Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi take centre stage.

Mma Makutsi and her splendidly named fiancé Phuti Radiphuti are closer than ever to setting a date for the wedding, but when she picks out a snazzy new bed with red hearts on the headboard, she gets more heartache than she bargained for.

Mma Ramotswe is concerned over the growing outspokenness and self-confidence of Mma Makutsi, who after all, is soon to be married to the owner of a thriving furniture store, but she can't stop to dwell on the situation, because her own husband Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni has been talked into spending a fortune on a miracle cure for their daughter.

As far as the cases go, Mma Ramotswe has to find the family of a client who doesn't know her own real name, her birthday, or even if she has any family at all. Mma Makutsi's case is to find out whether a tenant is pulling a fast one on his landlord. At the same time, both ladies are trying to solve the mystery of the menacing letters.

After lots of awkward moments due to wrong conclusions, mistaken beliefs, incorrect information and erroneous assumptions, the ladies realize that the best road to happiness is to be true to yourself, honest to others, and to recognize the everyday miracles that we often take for granted.

For those now starting the series, the titles so far are:

The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Tears of the Giraffe
Morality for Beautiful Girls
The Kalahari Typing School for Men
The Full Cupboard of Life
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies
Blue Shoes and Happiness
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive
The Miracle at Speedy Motors

Easy to read, and overflowing with the gracious charm of its traditionally built central character, this series is ideal for people on the go who need a couple of hours to get away from it all. Chatty, relaxing and familiar, make sure you save some time to kick back with a cup of tea and the ladies of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.



Amanda Richards, May 3, 2008