alexander mccall smith tears of the giraffe

The pace is slow in an unhurried fashion and the crime seems to take a back step in that the book is much more about the characters. The main character is a lady detective and is an intriguing personality. I did find the names of the characters initially confusing and had to keep checking as to who was who. It is simple and straightforward with a gentle feel, almost old fashioned in a way and somehow it reflects the atmosphere of Africa. The book is fairly short and an easy read. In the end it didn't really make any difference. Actually I chose the second in the series by mistake. I have never really have any interest in reading the books by this author, but recently a member friend suggested I would probably like them so I decided to give the first one a try.

Matekoni, and the promotion of her talented secretary (a graduate of the Botswana Secretarial College, with a mark of 97 per cent), she also finds her family suddenly and unexpectedly increased by two. In the midst of resolving uncertainties, pondering her impending marriage to a good, kind man, Mr. In Tears of the Giraffe she tracks a wayward wife, uncovers an unscrupulous maid, and searches for an American man who disappeared into the plains many years ago. Precious Ramotswe is the eminently sensible and cunning proprietor of the only ladies’ detective agency in Botswana. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe-with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi-navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana’s premier lady detective. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 2įans around the world adore the best-selling No. This is a previously-published cover of ISBN 9781400031351.

Alexander mccall smith tears of the giraffe