To the Land of Long Lost Friends

About the book

In 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 can be quite challenging, even for Botswana's top female detective.

Mma Ramotswe reconnects with an old acquaintance seeking help with her daughter, only to discover that intervening in family matters is a delicate task. The young woman seems to be under the influence of a charismatic preacher, but his intentions may not be entirely pure.

Meanwhile, Charlie finds himself grappling with matters of the heart as well. He wants to propose to his girlfriend, Queenie-Queenie, but struggles to come up with a sufficient bride price to win her father's approval. A job offer from Queenie-Queenie's brother may not be what Charlie anticipated.

Throughout the challenges, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni will offer his wise guidance, Mma Makutsi will share her insights, and Mma Potokwane will provide her famous fruit cake. However, it will be up to Mma Ramotswe to navigate through love, family, and gender dynamics to resolve the family conflicts and remind everyone of the blessings they have in life - too numerous to even count.