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  • Blue Shoes and Happiness

  • The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
  • Written by: Alexander McCall Smith
  • Narrated by: Lisette Lecat
  • Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)

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Blue Shoes and Happiness

Written by: Alexander McCall Smith
Narrated by: Lisette Lecat
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Publisher's Summary

From internationally best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith comes the seventh novel in the phenomenally popular and endlessly charming series that began with The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Once again Botswana's only female detective, Mma Ramotswe, and her invaluable assistant, Mma Makutsi, puzzle out the mysteries of life while finding comfort in steaming mugs of bush tea.

Danger hits close to home when a cobra is found in Mma Ramotswe's office. Of less immediate danger, but greater general interest, are the faulty blood pressure measurements being recorded at the local clinic. But perhaps the biggest mystery is why Mma Makutsi's fiance has missed their usual dinner date. Is he discontented? And if so, will cramming her feet into a pair of fashionable blue shoes help Mma Makutsi find happiness?

Full of subtle wit and charming characters, Blue Shoes and Happiness is another unforgettable gem from McCall Smith.
©2006 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC
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What the critics say

"The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series is a literary confection of gossamer deliciousness....There is no end to the pleasure that may be extracted from these books." (The New York Times Book Review)
"Scotsman McCall Smith renders brisk, seamless tales that are both wry and profound. Amidst the mayhem (like the cobra that slithers its way into the detective agency's headquarters) are eloquent descriptions of the serene African country that holds a special place in his heart." (Booklist)

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I have listened to many books of this series but found this one too slow paced. The story was frequently disjointed making narration challenging.

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