He also has a number of novels and short stories to his name. Once again botswanas only female detective, mma ramotswe, and her invaluable assistant, mma makutsi, puzzle out the mysteries of life while finding comfort in steaming mugs of bush tea. Catch up on the latest from mma ramotswe, mma makutsi and other favourites in this new instalment of alexander mccall smiths the no. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. The series covers a lot of issues, including women in traditional and nontraditional occupations, rural life, religion, depression and aids. I had not read any alexander mccall smith books before this one but we have an informal book group and this was my choice. Buy alexander mccall smith ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. The series is set in botswana and the main protagonist is. Book one is a heartfelt, emotional, humorous story about the adventures of mma madam precious ramotswe, botswanas premier lady detective. The first edition of the novel was published in 1998, and was written by alexander mccall smith. He was born in what is now known as zimbabwe and he was a law professor at the university of botswana and at edinburgh university.
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Precious ramotswe continues her adventures with a cacophony of. He has another series featuring isabel dalhousie, a cultured and wealthy scottish lady and i use the term advisedly, which sounds far more like my usual preference than a genial african woma. Alexander mccall smith fans around the world adore the bestselling no. Alexander mccall smith is the author of the international phenomenon the no.
Alexander mccall smith signing books in helsinki april 2007 mccall smith is a prolific author of fiction, with several series to his credit. Alexander mccall smith is an english author, short story writer, children novel writer, professor and academician, best known for his work the no. Discover the world of alexander mccall smith and his other books at. Alexander mccall smith is a professor of medical law, but also an author who has now written over fifty books on a wide range of subjects. The first three books in alexander mccall smiths shelve no. From internationally bestselling author alexander mccall smith comes the seventh novel in the phenomenally popular and endlessly charming series that began with the no. This story of a woman that opened a detective store and solves mysteries many with men in it. The main characters of this mystery, fiction story are precious ramotswe, silvia potokwani. Ladies detective agency series that has fourteen books, 44 scotland street series that has nine books, and the sunday philosophy club series. Alexander mccall smith quotes to keep you highspirited. Tales from the popular books by alexander mccall smith, dramatised by the author. 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. Catch up on the latest from mma ramotswe, mma makutsi and other favourites in the twentyfirst volume of alexander mccall smiths beloved no 1 ladies detective agency series. Alexander mccall smith is the author of the bestselling no.
Alexander mccall smith, british writer, creator of a series of novels about precious ramotswe, a fictional female detective in botswana. Tears of the giraffe, morality for beautiful girls, and the kalahari typing school for men. The books are very popular and have been printed all over the world. His collection of african stories,children of wax, received critical acclaim and has been the subject of an awardwinning film. In 1978, alexander cowrote an academic text power and manoeuvrability and in. Precious ramotswes very first cases is a childrens book s. A list of all alexander mccall smiths series in reading order.
The books that started it all, featuring precious ramotswebotswanas leading, and only, female private detective. Aside from being a novelist, he also writes medical law and bioethics nonfiction books. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of first publication of the no. How to raise an elephant by alexander mccall smith. Precious ramotswe is described so vividly that it is easy to visualise her. The first book in the series carries the same title as the series. The series is set in botswana and the main protagonist is mma precious ramotswe. No 1 ladies detective agency is the best selling book by prodigy author alexander mccall smith who perfectly depicted the feeling felt by woman. Alexander mccall smith is a scottish author though born in rhodesia of crime fiction and childrens books.
Alexander mccall smith books list of books by author. Alexander mccall smith is the author of the huge international phenomenon, the no. Alexander mccall smith, no 1 ladies detective agency the no 1 ladies detective agency series is truly a love story of africa. His works have been translated into more than forty languages and have been best sellers throughout the. Ladies detective agency by alexander mccall smith, signed. Then there was a teapot, in which mma ramotswethe only lady private detective in. Her methods may not be conventional, and her manner not exactly miss marple, but shes got warmth. He is the author of several series, including the no.
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