Although she has yet to discuss
it with her employer, Mma Makutsi is pregnant. Her absence
will leave Mma Ramotswe alone to cope with cases, and these
include a dispute over a will and finding out who is not keen
that a new beauty salon has just opened. Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi
has trouble with snakes and her husband's troublesome aunt.
These delightfully life-affirming books probably ought to
be available on prescription. I file them under general fiction
rather than mystery, as surely the main reason for reading
them is their gentle reminder about what really counts in
life. I also applaud the way the series can change just enough
to keep it interesting while still keeping hold of the things
that appeal. There is a new addition to celebrate in the Radiphuti
house, while the cases remind us that problems that seem insurmountable
can be overcome with wisdom and tolerance. Those are the two
words that sum up the whole series and make it magical; many
of the people in these stories do not have much, but their
upbeat attitude to life is a tonic to read about. Long may
the series continue to charm us.
Reviews of other titles in this series
Blue
Shoes and Happiness, #7
The
Good Husband of Zebra Drive, #8
The
Miracle at Speedy Motors, #9
Tea
Time For The Traditionally Built, #10
The
Double Comfort Safari Club, #11
The
Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party, #12
The
Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon #14
The
Handsome Man’s DeLuxe Café #15
The
Woman Who Walked In Sunshine #16
Precious
and Grace #17
The
House of Unexpected Sisters #18
The
Colours of all the Cattle #19
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