The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

De: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrado por: Lisette Lecat

This remarkably fresh and charming best seller took the world by storm upon its publication. It has since earned two Booker Judges' Special Recommendations and was voted one of the "International Books of the Year and the Millennium" by the Times Literary Supplement.

Mma "Precious" Ramotswe sets up a detective agency in Botswana on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, making her the only female detective in the country. At first, cases are hard to come by. But eventually, troubled people come to Precious with a variety of concerns. Potentially philandering husbands, seemingly schizophrenic doctors, and a missing boy who may have been killed by witch doctors all compel Precious to roam about in her tiny van, searching for clues.

Chosen as a Top Ten Mystery by the Organization of Independent Booksellers, U.S.A., The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is that rare novel that imparts a sage wisdom while inspiring hearty laughter and lasting smiles.

Listen to the other titles in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.©1998 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC

Reseñas de la Crítica

• Book Sense Book of the Year Award Finalist, Paperback, 2003
• Edgar Allan Poe Award Winner, Best First Novel by an American Author, 1998

"One of the most entrancing literary treats of many a year...A tapestry of extraordinary nuance and richness." (Wall Street Journal)
"An artful, pleasing novel...General audiences will welcome this little gem of a book just as much if not more than mystery readers." (Publishers Weekly)
"Smart and sassy...Precious' progress is charted in passages that have the power to amuse or shock or touch the heart, sometimes all at once." (Los Angeles Times)

Step outside the everyday

if you want to travel to Africa but are unable, please travel through this series.

An Unexpected Pleasure

I am pleased to have become at least a little bit more familiar with the personality of Africa. Thank you for that gift.

Cute and Sassy Not enough do

Could have had a better description of Botswana, but overall loved the all the characters. Surprise ending. A little rushed.

Original, Sweet, and Inspiring

Wonderful and unique book. Reader is marvelous. Unlike any other "mystery" series I have ever read. The first half of the book is slow when establishing characters and thier pasts (almost quit the book). However the second half sweeps you up and leaves you feeling like the characters are part of your family plus leaves you tears for the simple heroics of a large lady.

This series reads like books written for old women yet at the same time they have a depth, a simplicity, a sympathy for African culture, and a uniqueness that makes the investment of your time seem well spent and with a feeling that there is hope for the world.

Don't miss this wonderful book and don't give up in the first half.

First rate!

I loved this book! And the reader's tone was perfect. She even had an African accent, which just added to the atmosphere of the story. Highly recommended!

Good natured relaxation

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This series is funny and entertaining. No wild violence or heavy stress--just charming stories about people and a country you come to love. Narration is superb. It's important not to stop with the first book in the series.

Beautifully read

Any additional comments?

A wonderful journey to Africa for my commute. Precious is justly named and the rest of the series is on my to-be-read list.

Fun story line/narration is uniquely African

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

An African Detective and her client's.

Which character – as performed by Lisette Lecat – was your favorite?

The Detective

Who was the most memorable character of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and why?

The Detective, I can't spell the name.

Any additional comments?

This is a good book for Jr. High students.

Very nicely done

I thought the narration was very well done. The story started off a little differently from what I expected, but overall I enjoyed the book quite a lot.

Great start to a series......

Very intriguing and kept your attention throughout. So much so I finished in a day in a half. I can't wait to continue this series!