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  • To the Land of Long Lost Friends

  • No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 20
  • Written by: Alexander McCall Smith
  • Narrated by: Lisette Lecat
  • Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (21 ratings)

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To the Land of Long Lost Friends

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

In the latest book in the widely beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Precious Ramotswe takes on a case for a childhood acquaintance and finds that family relationships are always a tricky proposition - even for Botswana's premier female detective.

Mma Ramotswe has reconnected with an old friend who has been having problems with her daughter. Though Precious feels compelled to lend a hand, she discovers that getting involved in family affairs is always a delicate affair. The young woman appears to be involved with a charismatic preacher. But are his ministrations entirely of a godly nature?

Elsewhere, Charlie is also struggling with a tricky matter of the heart. He wishes to propose to his girlfriend, Queenie-Queenie, but he's struggling to come up with a bride price that will impress her father. When Queenie-Queenie's brother offers to help by giving him a job, the offer may not be quite what Charlie expected.

As always, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni will offer wise counsel, Mma Makutsi will weigh in with her opinions, and Mma Potokwane will be there with her welcome fruit cake. But in the end it will be up to Mma Ramotswe to reflect on love, family, and the nature of men and women in order to resolve family dramas and remind everyone about all the good things they have in life - so many, in fact, that it would take far too long to count them.  

©2019 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2019 Recorded Books

What the critics say

"How lovely to spend time again with Mma Precious Ramotswe, of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Thanks to the quiet performance of Lisette Lecat, series fans reconnect with a bevy of fully formed Botswana residents.... Sensitive writing, wry humor, and Lecat's deft performance make this choice listening." (AudioFile Magazine)

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Lacks the charm of previous books

I have read or listened to every book in this series and have enjoyed them all until this one. I found myself waiting and waiting and still waiting for something to happen. By the time I was hours into the book there were hints that there might be a plot in the offing, but it continued to lack focus and ramble and I finally gave up around the half way point. Even the usually dependable and wise Mma Ramotswe seems to have lost her sure footing. I was so disappointed.

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Lovely as always

These people are so real to me and I love to spend a few happy hours with them. This had a couple of very poignant scenes that made me want to hug various characters.

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Loved the book would recommend to anyone who has interest in stories about far away places

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