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There are currently 9 books in this delightful series set in the African country of Botswana. In the first book, The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Precious Ramotswe inherited a large sum of money when her father passes away. Mma Ramotswe using her inheritance and armed with a book on private detection, she opens The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. Each book in the series is filled with intriguing mysteries Mma Ramotswe is hired to solve. Along the way we see her personal life grow as her business prospers. And each book offers a uniquie look at the culture and way of life in Botswana.

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This is a fun series. it is great to have a woman as the lead character, and she’s a detective as well. Mr. Smith was born in Africa and lived in Botswana so he has first hand knowledge of the culture he incorporates into the story. The stories are fun, the other characters are great and every book will give you something to chuckle about and something to think about.

The No. 1 Ladies Detective

Tears of the Giraffe

Morality for Beautiful Girls

The Kalahari Typing School for Men

The Full Cupboard of Life

In the Company of Cheerful Ladies

Blue Shoes and Happiness

The Good Husband of Zebra Drive

The Miracle at Speedy Motors

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