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Linda
Mar 04, 2014 rated it really liked it
Heartwarming stories set in Africa, oozing old world charm and heat. These books are brilliantly written and utterly captivating in intent. My go to when I need something more optimistic and amusing. Love this series.
Wes F
May 31, 2015 rated it liked it
Another enjoyable read by one of my favorite authors, McCall Smith; this is Vol. 5 of the Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency series. It was good, but not one of my favorites from the series, thus the 3 star rating. I think my perception of it was probably colored by my recent reading of one of McCall Smith's Sunday Philosopher's Club books--which I really, really enjoyed. But still, the place I want to visit next in Africa is Botswana! ...more
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I'm totally addicted :) ...more
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