In the Company of Cheerful Ladies

About the book

Precious Ramotswe, the delightful Botswanan private investigator with a 'traditional build', has gained worldwide fame through the popular No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Fans of the five previously released novels will soon be treated to the next chapter in her adventures, where nothing is ever as simple as it seems and unexpected twists abound.

Now happily married to Mr J.L.B. Matekoni of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, Mma Ramotswe finds herself juggling a busy Agency while also tackling a new case brought to her by a woman in distress. Despite her best efforts, her plans are derailed by a mishap involving her small van and a bicycle, as well as a heated confrontation between her assistant, Mma Makutsi, and a young apprentice at the garage.

This apprentice has fallen for a woman who drives a luxurious silver Mercedes-Benz, leading to a dilemma that Mma Ramotswe must help resolve. Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi has discovered a passion for dancing and caught the eye of a man who may not be the best dancer but holds her in high regard.