When
a Canadian woman who used to live in Botswana turns up at
the agency, she sets in motion a case which will rather try
the friendship between Mma Ramotswe and her prickly assistant.
Meanwhile, Fanwell brings in a stray dog and Mr. Polopetsi
has made an unwise decision which will have far-reaching consequences.
As the heat intensifies and everybody prays for rain, Mma
Makutsi’s arch-enemy Violet reappears to make things
worse…
Even
more than usual, this is very much the story of the relationship
between Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi. One sees the best in
things while the other is a lot more suspicious, a state which
is often accompanied by a lack of manners. In their main case,
this means that one believes a long-lost nursemaid is genuine,
while the other thinks she is a fraud. This is such a life
affirming series which encourages us to take pleasure in the
small but important things in life, such as the pleasure of
spending time with friends, drinking tea and generally making
the world a better place by our choice of actions. Despite
being #17, there is no sign of running out of steam and it
is always good to see Africa (or at least part of it) shown
in a positive and upbeat light. The main client is homesick
for Africa and its scenery, sunshine and way of life; the
other side of what we usually see of the continent on the
news. As well as the cases, Mma Ramotswe ponders on all the
people in her life, whether animals (or even cars) have souls
and even about making lists. May this series continue for
many more years.
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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