No 1 Ladies' Detective agency series
About this book series
This is a book series by Alexander McCall Smith. It has 27 books. The first book was published in 2002.
All books of No 1 Ladies' Detective agency series in order
- 1
The No 1 Ladies' Detective AgencyWayward daughters. Missing Husbands. Philandering partners. Curious conmen. If you've got a problem, and no one else can help you, then pay a visit to Precious Ramotswe, ...
November 1, 2005 - 2
Tears Of The GiraffeWithin her workload at the moment, Mma Ramotswe is handling situations involving wives who have strayed, dishonest housemaids, and the emotional turmoil of a mother whose son ...
September 3, 2002 - 3
Morality for Beautiful GirlsThe No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency unveiled the charismatic and bold protagonist of the sole detective agency in Botswana, Precious Ramotswe. In this new book, she is seen ...
November 12, 2002 - 4
The Kalahari Typing School for Men'The Kalahari Typing School for Men' is the fourth installment in the highly praised No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. After the events of 'Morality for Beautiful Girls', ...
April 29, 2003 - 5
The Full Cupboard of LifeMma Ramotswe is currently in a relationship with Mr J.L.B. Matekoni. She is curious about when they will set a date for their wedding, but she doesn't want to stress out her ...
April 20, 2004 - 6
In the Company of Cheerful LadiesPrecious Ramotswe, the delightful Botswanan private investigator with a 'traditional build', has gained worldwide fame through the popular No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. ...
April 19, 2005 - 7
Blue Shoes and HappinessIn this seventh installment in the internationally bestselling, universally beloved series, there is considerable excitement at the shared premises of the No. 1 Ladies' ...
April 18, 2006 - 8
The Good Husband of Zebra DriveThe eighth installment in the universally beloved, internationally bestselling series.
April 17, 2007 - 9
The Miracle at Speedy MotorsIn the ninth installment of this infinitely enjoyable and bestselling series, Precious Ramotswe is doing what she does best - solving crimes and taking care of business: her own ...
April 15, 2008 - 10
Tea Time for the Traditionally BuiltThe tenth installment of the beloved and best-selling series follows Precious Ramotswe as she discovers her own need for her renowned detection skills. Mma Ramotswe's trusty ...
April 21, 2009 - 11
The Double Comfort Safari ClubMma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi have been summoned to a safari lodge in Botswana's Okavango Delta for a sensitive task requested by a previous guest. The beauty of the Okavango ...
April 20, 2010 - 12
The Saturday Big Tent Wedding PartyThe twelfth book in the beloved and popular series once again combines humor and wisdom to tell a heartwarming story. Precious Ramotswe has a recurring dream about driving her ...
March 22, 2011 - 13
The Limpopo Academy of Private DetectionThe new installment in the perpetually delightful and bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
April 3, 2012 - 13.5
The Cleverness of LadiesWith his trademark gift for storytelling, international bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith brings us five tales of love, heartbreak, hope and the cleverness of ladies.
January 1, 2012 - 14
The Minor Adjustment Beauty SalonThe arrival of Mma Makutsi's baby brings joyful news to the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. However, with her assistant preoccupied with motherhood, Mma Ramotswe finds herself ...
November 5, 2013 - 15
The Handsome Man's De Luxe CafeThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is experiencing some changes with Mma Makutsi introducing her ambitious business plan to the agency's owner. She also reveals her new project, ...
October 28, 2014 - 16
The Woman Who Walked in SunshineThe one with Mma Ramotswe's summer holiday . . . Mma Ramotswe is currently on a well-deserved break, entrusting important tasks to Mma Makutsi, her co-director at the No. 1 ...
October 27, 2015 - 17
Precious and GraceThe story revolves around a woman who has lost her past, putting a strain on the friendship between Precious Ramotswe and Grace Makutsi. The two detectives are faced with a ...
October 11, 2016 - 18
The House of Unexpected SistersPrecious Ramotswe learns valuable lessons about first impressions and forgiveness in this latest installment of the beloved and best-selling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series.
November 7, 2017 - 19
The Colours of all the CattleIn the latest addition to the popular No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Precious Ramotswe reluctantly finds herself entering the political arena. Initially hesitant when ...
November 6, 2018 - 20
To the Land of Long Lost FriendsIn the newest installment of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Precious Ramotswe embarks on a case for a childhood friend and realizes that navigating family dynamics ...
October 22, 2019 - 21
How to Raise an ElephantThe 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 ...
November 24, 2020 - 22
The Joy and Light Bus CompanyNational bestseller In this latest installment in the beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe is tempted to put the brakes on a business venture before it ...
November 16, 2021 - 23
A Song of Comfortable ChairsGrace Makutsi's husband, Phuti, is facing a challenge as an international firm is trying to undercut his prices in the office furniture market. What's more, they have rolled out ...
September 6, 2022 - 24
From a Far and Lovely CountryIn the most recent addition to the beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith, Mma Ramotswe is faced with two challenging cases that demand her ...
October 31, 2023 - 25
The Great Hippopotamus HotelIn this latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith’s beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi embark on a new and intriguing case, uncovering ...
October 15, 2024 - 26
In the Time of Five PumpkinsBook 26 in the multi-million copy bestselling and perennially adored No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
September 30, 2025