• The Kalahari Typing School for Men

  • More from the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
  • By: Alexander McCall Smith
  • Narrated by: Lisette Lecat
  • Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,519 ratings)

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The Kalahari Typing School for Men

By: Alexander McCall Smith
Narrated by: Lisette Lecat
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Publisher's summary

International best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith delivers another delightful tale from his critically acclaimed No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

Precious Ramotswe's comfortable existence as the only detective in Botswana is suddenly rattled when the Satisfaction Guaranteed Detective Agency opens, and its brochure proclaims, "Don't take any chances! Entrust your enquiries to a MAN!" As if the development isn't enough, Mma Ramotswe has also taken on two difficult cases, one of which hits close to home. But with wisdom on her side, Mma Ramotswe figures to crack both cases and upstage her competition.

Listen to the other titles in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
©2002 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"A dose of easy humor laces the pages, as McCall Smith throws in wry observations, effortlessly commenting on the vagaries his protagonist encounters as she negotiates Botswana bureaucracy. This is another graceful entry in a pleasingly modest and wise series." (Publishers Weekly)
"Lisette Lecat, a native South African, offers a near perfect narration...Lecat handles male voices exceptionally well, and her version of Mma Ramotswe is the definitive voice of that remarkable woman." (AudioFile)
"One of the most entrancing literary treats of many a year...A tapestry of extraordinary nuance and richness." (Wall Street Journal)

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  • 05-03-23

Wonderful!

I love these books and this one is no exception. The writing, the reading performance and the characters all come to life. I just wish there would be more movies to go with them.

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I cant pick a favorite in this series

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I love all the stories about the No. 1 Ladies Detective agenices and just can't pick of favorite but I esp liked this one.

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One of the best!

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Number 1 detective does it again

Wonderful I loved this book. Very entertaining. When you think disaster is on the way, everything works out!

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The Kalahari typing school for men

this is one of my favorite series. I enjoy the sweet simple wisdom of the characters

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Great listen!

Love these stories, good daily light listens when you need a break from the intense. Well thought out and witty.

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Lovely read!

These stories of life in Botswana are most enjoyable ! They show us an interesting side of Africa we seldom glimpse.

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Creative undertaking

What a wonderful book! I thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the series. I smiled, I laughed, I relaxed as I listened to Mma Makutsi start a successful side business as she and Mma Ramatswe work at the agency.
The writing and performance is fabulous!

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Audiobooks don't get any better than this

The Alexander McCall Smith books are jewels, and Lisette Lecat, the reader, makes every facet sparkle. Pick one. Pick them all. They are gems.

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Wonderful

This one does not disappoint! I like that we got to learn more aout Mma. Makutsi. Simply charming.

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#1 Ladies Detective Agency Fan

I wish I could listen to the books in order. It would make things a little more clear. Nevertheless, I love these books!! Having been to Botswana, I can almost see where these stories take place!

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