The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
by Smith, Alexander McCall
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good-
- ISBN 10
- 1400034779
- ISBN 13
- 9781400034772
- Seller
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Piggott, Arkansas, United States
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About This Item
NY: Random House, 2002. Pages clean, unmarked, binding tight, slight lean to spine. Covers clean, colors bright, spine and extremities with a little general wear. The first in the series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawon to her profession to help people with the problems in their lives. Media Mail and US Priority shipping include free tracking information. . Trade Paperback. Very Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith's widely acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to "help people with problems in their lives." Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is a missing eleven-year-old boy, who may have been snatched by witchdoctors.The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency received two Booker Judges' Special Recommendations and was voted one of the International Books of the Year and the Millennium by the Times Literary Supplement.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Reviews
On Aug 5 2018, a reader said:
The ambiance and character of the land and people in this charming book are absolutely captivating. It makes you eagerly anticipate the next book in the sequence. Alexander McCall Smith's genuine love of Africa lures one to read more and more and his characters are both believable representative of real life.
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- Inga's Original Choices
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002353
- Title
- The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
- Author
- Smith, Alexander McCall
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- ISBN 10
- 1400034779
- ISBN 13
- 9781400034772
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 2002
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Fiction, Mystery and Detective
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Literature is an art and that is why I have incorporated a bookstore into my main business, custom framing. While I thoroughly enjoy this business, my first love always was and always will be books.
Some recent feedback:
1. "You are the champion of perfect book-mailers! How wonderfully you protected the book by bubble wrap and you reinforced the envelope so well with tape. The book is in pristine condition. Thank you so much for doing such a beautiful job".
2." Just received my copy of "Brighty of the Grand Canyon". Just as described (perfect really) and your processing time is totally amazing. Thank you for such a wonderful job. I am impressed and will gladly do business with you again as need and money allow".
3." Just a note to say the book arrived several days ago, which is really quick.
My customer is delighted with it". 4. I recently purchase a first edition book from you (Herbs and Apples), and I just want to thank you for your prompt service, careful packaging and reasonable price. Also, your description of the book was detailed and accurate, so the book is as I expected.
Thank you for visiting my virtual store. If you're in the neighborhood - You All Come - as they say around here!
Inga
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