Reviews
Priase for The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency series: "Wise and lovely." -- USA Today "Mma Ramotswe's observations not only inevitably expose her suspects, but also reveal much about humanity as a whole . . . [McCall Smith] is a master . . . There's beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line." -- The Christian Science Monitor "These novels . . . lift the spirits. They make the reader feel good--about life, the world, the basic decency of people . . . They are wise." -- Winston-Salem Journal "McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure." -- The Plain Dealer "Alexander McCall Smith has been delighting audiences for years with his charming, gentle novels." -- The Grand Rapids Press "As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea." -- Entertainment Weekly, Priase for The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency series: "Wise and lovely." - USA Today "Mma Ramotswe's observations not only inevitably expose her suspects, but also reveal much about humanity as a whole . . . [McCall Smith] is a master . . . There's beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line." - The Christian Science Monitor "These novels . . . lift the spirits. They make the reader feel good-about life, the world, the basic decency of people . . . They are wise." - Winston-Salem Journal "McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure." - The Plain Dealer "Alexander McCall Smith has been delighting audiences for years with his charming, gentle novels." - The Grand Rapids Press "As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea." - Entertainment Weekly, "Wise and lovely." -USA Today "Mma Ramotswe's observations not only inevitably expose her suspects, but also reveal much about humanity as a whole . . . [McCall Smith] is a master . . . There's beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line." -The Christian Science Monitor "These novels . . . lift the spirits. They make the reader feel good-about life, the world, the basic decency of people . . . They are wise." -Winston-Salem Journal "McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure." -The Plain Dealer "Alexander McCall Smith has been delighting audiences for years with his charming, gentle novels." -The Grand Rapids Press "As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea." -Entertainment Weekly, "Wise and lovely." -USA Today "Mma Ramotswe's observations not only inevitably expose her suspects, but also reveal much about humanity as a whole . . . [McCall Smith] is a master . . . There's beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line." -The Christian Science Monitor "These novels . . . lift the spirits. They make the reader feel good-about life, the world, the basic decency of people . . . They are wise." -Winston-Salem Journal "McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure." -The Plain Dealer "Alexander McCall Smith has been delighting audiences for years with his charming, gentle novels." -The Grand Rapids Press "As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea." -Entertainment Weekly, Priase for The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency series: “Wise and lovely.” - USA Today “Mma Ramotswe’s observations not only inevitably expose her suspects, but also reveal much about humanity as a whole . . . [McCall Smith] is a master . . . There’s beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line.” - The Christian Science Monitor “These novels . . . lift the spirits. They make the reader feel good-about life, the world, the basic decency of people . . . They are wise.” - Winston-Salem Journal “McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure.” - The Plain Dealer “Alexander McCall Smith has been delighting audiences for years with his charming, gentle novels.” - The Grand Rapids Press “As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea.” - Entertainment Weekly From the Hardcover edition., Priase for The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency series: "Wise and lovely." -USA Today "Mma Ramotswe's observations not only inevitably expose her suspects, but also reveal much about humanity as a whole . . . [McCall Smith] is a master . . . There's beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line." -The Christian Science Monitor "These novels . . . lift the spirits. They make the reader feel good-about life, the world, the basic decency of people . . . They are wise." -Winston-Salem Journal "McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure." -The Plain Dealer "Alexander McCall Smith has been delighting audiences for years with his charming, gentle novels." -The Grand Rapids Press "As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea." -Entertainment Weekly, Priase for The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency series: âWise and lovely.â - USA Today âMma Ramotsweâs observations not only inevitably expose her suspects, but also reveal much about humanity as a whole . . . [McCall Smith] is a master . . . Thereâs beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line.â - The Christian Science Monitor âThese novels . . . lift the spirits. They make the reader feel good-about life, the world, the basic decency of people . . . They are wise.â - Winston-Salem Journal âMcCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure.â - The Plain Dealer âAlexander McCall Smith has been delighting audiences for years with his charming, gentle novels.â - The Grand Rapids Press âAs pleasing as a cup of red bush tea.â - Entertainment Weekly From the Hardcover edition., Priase for The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency series: “Wise and lovely.â€� - USA Today “Mma Ramotswe’s observations not only inevitably expose her suspects, but also reveal much about humanity as a whole . . . [McCall Smith] is a master . . . There’s beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line.â€� - The Christian Science Monitor “These novels . . . lift the spirits. They make the reader feel good-about life, the world, the basic decency of people . . . They are wise.â€� - Winston-Salem Journal “McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure.â€� - The Plain Dealer “Alexander McCall Smith has been delighting audiences for years with his charming, gentle novels.â€� - The Grand Rapids Press “As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea.â€� - Entertainment Weekly From the Hardcover edition., Priase for The Number One Ladies' Detective Agency series: "Wise and lovely." -- USA Today "Mma Ramotswe's observations not only inevitably expose her suspects, but also reveal much about humanity as a whole . . . [McCall Smith] is a master . . . There's beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line." -- The Christian Science Monitor "These novels . . . lift the spirits. They make the reader feel good--about life, the world, the basic decency of people . . . They are wise." -- Winston-Salem Journal "McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer, honoring Botswanan customs and culture . . . Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure." -- The Plain Dealer "Alexander McCall Smith has been delighting audiences for years with his charming, gentle novels." -- The Grand Rapids Press "As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea." -- Entertainment Weekly