Grace keeps overreaching her position in the agency and Precious is increasingly tired of trying to defend her right as the No. To many it might seem simplistic, yet truly speaking, it is the superb craftsmanship of Alexander that provides devoted readers with a gentle reminder to be more open minded and extend warmth to those around us. Faced with more than her fair share of delicate dilemmas, Mma Makutsi deals with it all with her usual graciousness.

Yes, I confess, it did seem a bit fluffy, especially compared to some of my other grittier reads, however if I pay attention in my daily walk of life I notice that I am surrounded by people who reach out to others through small gestures of care and consideration that make their day just a bit brighter and their hearts a little lighter. I was gifted this advance copy by Penguin Random House Canada, Knopf Canada, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review. Patience is visibly troubled, and the detectives learn that Patience recently escaped from a horrible abusive man in her home town. Grace has never been my favorite character and her behavior at the beginning of the book was ridiculous. After his first- ever visit to the dentist, Charlie is dismayed to learn what will be needed to keep his teeth from falling out.As usual, he has numerous unsatisfactory interactions with Mma Makutsi, but somehow ends up becoming a mentor to a troubled young boy. Ladies’ Detective Agency is known for, assure us that in the end, all these matters will be set right.

They are steeped in kindness, common sense, and a gentle philosophy about leading one's best life, and of course added wisdom on how to be a successful detective from a well-read manual. Precious says little about Grace's behaviour and realizes this is due to her feeling insecure for some reason.We all know the range and breadth of Alexander’s writing, not all of it comic but much of it SO comic it keeps us afloat through dark times.

Ladies' Detective Agency is known for, assure us that in the end, all these matters will be set right. It's up to Mma Ramotswe to find out what is happening and devise a solution, as, of course, she will. I enjoy this series so much because of the unique setting and because it is such a fresh take on the classic female detective stories. The experience is like sitting on a rocking chair on a front porch on a warm day, overlooking a lake filled with small sailboats.All of the regular Botswana crew is back in this story focused on the growing office tension between Precious and Grace.

He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. Most people longed for the day when they might tune into a news broadcast and hear the announcer say, 'I'm sorry, everybody, but nothing has happened. Charlie comes into his own as he matures, Mma Makutsi acknowledges that Mma Ramotswe is the boss, and Mma Potokwane is a star as an advertising model. An escape from life’s woes as well as a suggestion for how to make the whole deal more palatable—fragility, fruit cake, and all.This entire series is character-driven with an emphasis on problem solving rather than intense detective work. During her employment, Grace has gradually promoted herself to detective and is now referring to herself as a managing director of the firm. Year after year, fans of the easy reading and “uplit” series eagerly anticipate catching up with the characters and enjoy spending a few lovely hours in Botswana.