How to Raise an Elephant
- Authors: Alexander McCall Smith
- Series: Book 21 in the No 1 Ladies' Detective agency series
- Genres: Mystery
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- Release Date: November 24, 2020
- Print length: 256 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
The newest addition to the beloved THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY series
Catch up on the latest adventures of Mma Ramotswe, Mma Makutsi, and other favorite characters in this latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
As the temperature in Gaborone rises, Precious Ramotswe, the founder of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, ponders whether the heat is causing a slowdown in business. Fortunately, Precious enjoys a slower pace of life, unlike her colleague Mma Makutsi, who is always on high alert and quick to make decisions. With fewer cases to work on, Precious has time to observe her new neighbors, a couple with a seemingly tumultuous relationship...
However, when a distant cousin of Mma Ramotswe seeks help from the agency, the ladies band together to assist. With Mma Ramotswe's careful consideration and Mma Makutsi's keen eye, they approach the problem with confidence and compassion. After all, what could be more straightforward than a family matter?
Meanwhile, their coworker Charlie's behavior becomes increasingly strange, leading to a peculiar and extraordinary revelation that sends him, along with Mma Ramotswe's husband, Mr. J. L. B. Matekoni, on a thrilling nighttime expedition.
In the end, Precious learns the importance of seeing things from different perspectives, embracing imperfections in people and situations, and finding solutions - preferably while enjoying a slice of Mma Potokwani's delicious fruit cake.
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