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BOOK 10 IN THE BELOVED NO.1 LADIES'' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES

The one where Mma Makutsi has a love rival . . .

Mma Makutsi''s engagement to Phuti Radiphuti has progressed smoothly so far, but suddenly there is trouble in the form of her glamorous, empty-headed rival Violet Sephotho. While solving the amorous problems of her neighbours and clients is where Mma Ramotswe excels, the world of football is decidedly less familiar - however, when the owner of the Kalahari Swoopers comes to the No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency, she promises to find the traitor among the team''s ranks.

''Brims with good humor and compassion'' Entertainment Weekly

''Totally addictive'' Daily Mail


''McCall Smith has done it again'' Washington Times

''These stories are a balm for readers'' Irish Independent



Trade Review
It's time for celebration... McCall Smith has done it again * Washington Times *
As wise and lovely as ever * USA Today *
There is no end to the pleasure that may be extracted from these books * New York Times Book Review *
What a treat to discover... Brims with good humor and compassion * Entertainment Weekly *
Alexander McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer... Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure * Plain Dealer *
McCall Smith is a master... There's beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line * Christian Science Monitor *
Totally addictive * Daily Mail *
These stories are a balm for readers... McCall Smith's humour is arch and clever but always warm, and it is this gentle kindness that gives these books their charm * Irish Independent *

Tea Time For The Traditionally Built

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    Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
    Publication Date: 05/04/2012
    ISBN13: 9780349119977, 978-0349119977
    ISBN10: 034911997X

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    BOOK 10 IN THE BELOVED NO.1 LADIES'' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES

    The one where Mma Makutsi has a love rival . . .

    Mma Makutsi''s engagement to Phuti Radiphuti has progressed smoothly so far, but suddenly there is trouble in the form of her glamorous, empty-headed rival Violet Sephotho. While solving the amorous problems of her neighbours and clients is where Mma Ramotswe excels, the world of football is decidedly less familiar - however, when the owner of the Kalahari Swoopers comes to the No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency, she promises to find the traitor among the team''s ranks.

    ''Brims with good humor and compassion'' Entertainment Weekly

    ''Totally addictive'' Daily Mail


    ''McCall Smith has done it again'' Washington Times

    ''These stories are a balm for readers'' Irish Independent



    Trade Review
    It's time for celebration... McCall Smith has done it again * Washington Times *
    As wise and lovely as ever * USA Today *
    There is no end to the pleasure that may be extracted from these books * New York Times Book Review *
    What a treat to discover... Brims with good humor and compassion * Entertainment Weekly *
    Alexander McCall Smith is a vivid observer and an elegant writer... Like the best traditions, this series is one we hope will endure * Plain Dealer *
    McCall Smith is a master... There's beauty and revelation of one kind or another woven expertly into every line * Christian Science Monitor *
    Totally addictive * Daily Mail *
    These stories are a balm for readers... McCall Smith's humour is arch and clever but always warm, and it is this gentle kindness that gives these books their charm * Irish Independent *

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