| Morality for Beautiful Girls: More from the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Premier Series) |  | Author: Alexander Mccall Smith
Publisher: Center Point Large Print
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Format: Large Print
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Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 6.1 x 1
ISBN: 1585473308
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781585473304
ASIN: 1585473308
Publication Date: September 2003
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Book Description
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency published in 1998, introduced the world to the one and only Precious Ramotswe, the engaging and sassy owner of Botswana's only detective agency. Tears of the Giraffe took us further into this world, and now, continuing the adventures of Mma Ramotswe, Morality for Beautiful Girls, finds her expanding her business to take in the world of car repair and a beauty pageant. Acclaim for The No.1 Ladies` Detective Agency: "The authors prose has the merits of simplicity, euphony and precision. His descriptions leave one as if standing in the Botswanan landscape. This is art that conceals art. I havent read anything with such unalloyed pleasure for a long time." - Anthony Daniels, Sunday Telegraph "The most entertaining read of the year." -The Guardian "An African `Miss Marple . . . superb." -Sunday Times One of the "International Books of the Year and the Millennium" -Times Literary Supplement
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 Warm, witty, and wise July 2, 2008
Third in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective series.
Mma. Makutsi plays a more important part in this book. When Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni suddenly loses interest in his shop, Mma. Makutsi gets yet another promotion, to acting manager. She does a great job, managing to motivate the two lazy apprentices while also earning a large fee for the detective agency.
Meanwhile, Mma. Ramotswe tries to help Mr. J.L.B. Motekoni conquer his bout of depression. She reads everything she can find on the subject and also enlists the aid of the woman who runs the orphan farm.
not disappointed March 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Another great read from the ladies detective series. I'm ready for the next book.
Another Hit For Alexander McCall Smith February 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Is there anyone who does not find the character of Precious Ramotswe charming? This traditionally built (fat) African lady detective takes a back seat to her homely assistant detective, Mme. Makutsi, in this installment of the series. Nevertheless, we are favored with the wise one liners of these patient busybodies. Mme Makutsi with her oversized glasses and her too dark skin shines. The detective agency is charged with the task of finding a young woman whose integrity matches her beauty among contestants in a beauty pagent. To the reviewer who wrote that too many story lines are left dangling, I recommend reading the next installment. I have not read these in the proper order, but I loved them all. If you can read these in the proper order, I recommend it. I can't wait for the next one as this completes my read of all the outstanding installments.
Excellent Author July 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Keeps your interest all the way through the book, in fact, throughout the whole series.
Warm, loving and human June 22, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just love the series of the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency. What has always impressed me about these books is how no person is simply a one-dimensional character. Maids, cooks, Important Government Men, fiancees, children and garage apprentices all have complex motives and emotions. How human.
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