The Miracle at Speedy Motors

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Lisette Lecat

In the latest installment of this infinitely enjoyable and best-selling series, Precious Ramotswe is doing what she does best--helping people with their problems and enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

Mma Ramotswe is busy investigating her latest case: a woman who is looking for her family. The problem is, the woman doesn't know her real name of whether any members of her family are now living. Meanwhile, Phuti Radiphuti has bought Mma Makutsi a glorious new bed. Unfortunately, it will inadvertently cause her several sleepless nights. And life is no less complicated at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, where Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni--Mma Ramotswe's estimable husband--has fallen under the sway of a doctor who has promised a miracle cure for his daughter's medical condition, which Mma Ramotswe finds hard to believe. But Precious Ramotswe deals with these difficulties with her usual grace and good humor, and in the end discovers that the biggest miracles in life are often the small ones.

©2008 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2008 Recorded Books, LLC.

Critic reviews

"Alexander McCall Smith's big-hearted Botswanan stories [allow] his readers to escape into a world of simple, picturesque pleasures and upstanding virtues." ( The New York Times Book Review)
"The best, most charming, honest, hilarious, and life-affirming books to appear in years." ( The Plain Dealer)

Miracle

As always -- A. Smith? It is such a pleasure to read his books -- ever so uplifting & pleasant. Nothing very stressful, just a pleasure to read!! Thank you!!

I love these books!

I love being immersed in Botswana and the characters of the No 1 ladies detective agency. Each book is a joy and imparts a lesson in kindness and gratitude.

simple story telling

I recommend this latest book in the #1 Ladies Detective Agency Series by Alexander McCall Smith. In this series, the characters are funny and human, without the violence and sex that are so often elements of mystery books. If you are in the mood for a light simple story, this will fill that need. If you are following the series as I am, you'll wonder if Precious Ramotswe's "engaged" assistant detective, Grace Makutsi will ever get married; maybe in the next book. I can't help but want to rush the storyteller! Just like in life, things happen in their own time.

The most beloved lady at speedy motors

As always so enjoyable, he truly has created a beloved lady through out the world. Precious and her extended family brings a simplicity and charm at a time where the basic honesty, love, and family warms the heart! These books will inspire generations to come and a favorite story to teach what really matters in this life! Love and truth and always family. Thank you for reminding us there is a universal truth with all cultures, family and honesty and love.

Africa .. Home

I’m from the old Rhodesia , I love Zimbabwe and Africa!!
I listen to this series once a year for the past five years and it’s simply beautiful!!