To the
Land of Long Lost Friends
Alexander
McCall Smith
Mma
Ramotswe, the owner of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, has been
invited to a wedding where she encounters a long-lost friend. A
friend she thought was dead. She is surprised to find her alive and
well. The only problem seems to be that the women's daughter has been
acting suspiciously. Of course, Mma Ramotswe can't resist the urge to
investigate in the hope that she can find out what has caused a rift
between her long-lost friend and that friend's much-loved daughter.
At the same time, the part-time assistant at the agency Charlie is
having his own problems. His girlfriend, Queenie-Queenie, wants to
get married, but Charlie doesn't have enough money to satisfy her
parents. What will he do to keep the girl he loves happy?
To
the Land of Long Lost Friends is
another one of McCall Smith's charming stories that take the reader
into the heart of Botswana's culture, with characters that are
wonderfully observed as well as warm and funny. I love how he
elevates the mundane to something special. Mma Ramostwe, Mma Makutsi,
and Charlie are always focused on what is good in life and the
surrounding community. I can't wait to read more.
This review was written by me for City Book Review.
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