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Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 2)
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Product Description
Precious Ramotswe is the eminently sensible and cunning proprietor of the only ladies’ detective agency in Botswana. In Tears of the Giraffe she tracks a wayward wife, uncovers an unscrupulous maid, and searches for an American man who disappeared into the plains many years ago. In the midst of resolving uncertainties, pondering her impending marriage to a good, kind man, Mr. J. L. B. Matekoni, and the promotion of her talented secretary (a graduate of the Botswana Secretarial College, with a mark of 97 per cent), she also finds her family suddenly and unexpectedly increased by two.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #5912 in Books
- Published on: 2002-09-03
- Released on: 2002-09-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 240 pages
Editorial Reviews
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?The Miss Marple of Botswana.? ?The New York Times Book Review
?Smart and sassy . . . Precious? progress is charted in passages that have the power to amuse or shock or touch the heart, sometimes all at once.? ?Los Angeles Times
?I haven?t read anything with such unalloyed pleasure for a long time.? ?Anthony Daniels, The Sunday Telegraph -- Review
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“The Miss Marple of Botswana.” –The New York Times Book Review
“Smart and sassy . . . Precious’ progress is charted in passages that have the power to amuse or shock or touch the heart, sometimes all at once.” –Los Angeles Times
“I haven’t read anything with such unalloyed pleasure for a long time.” –Anthony Daniels, The Sunday Telegraph
From the Inside Flap
Precious Ramotswe is the eminently sensible and cunning proprietor of the only ladies' detective agency in Botswana. In Tears of the Giraffe she tracks a wayward wife, uncovers an unscrupulous maid, and searches for an American man who disappeared into the plains many years ago. In the midst of resolving uncertainties, pondering her impending marriage to a good, kind man, Mr. J. L. B. Matekoni, and the promotion of her talented secretary (a graduate of the Botswana Secretarial College, with a mark of 97 per cent), she also finds her family suddenly and unexpectedly increased by two.
Customer Reviews
Warm, gentle, wonderful
This was the first book in this series that I have read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The plot is exciting but relaxing to enjoy, and there are so many subplots that make it truly fun. The gentle, eye-opening descriptions of a truer Africa were fascinating to me. I heartily recommend this book!
Love Precious Ramotswe!
I've read four in this series and this is the best one. I recommend it. Sometimes you have to trick white folks into reading about Africa. This does the trick. I love the humor and dialog and philosophizing. And I'm in love with Precious Ramotswe, a most precious lady.
Warm, witty, and wise
Second book in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
Newly engaged Precious Ramotswe continues to solve local mysteries as she negotiates her relationship with master mechanic Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni. Watching them decide where to live, the matter of the engagement ring, and the surprise arrival of two foster children is gently humorous and true to life.
Absolutely wonderful. I especially recommend the audio version.
