The Colors of All the Cattle

By Alexander McCall Smith,

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THE NINETEENTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES

The one with the election . . .

When Ramotswe enters politics to oppose the construction of the dubious-sounding 'Big Fun Hotel', her opponent turns out to be local troublemaker, Violet Sephotho. But the general air of excitement…

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1 author picked The Colors of All the Cattle as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love this book because it is written in the elegant and heart-warming style that epitomises Alexander McCall Smith.

He has an abiding love for Botswana and its people and he makes me share his passion. This is the 19th outing for Mma Ramotswe, founder of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and she remains as resourceful, compassionate, and wise as ever. Who wouldn’t want to spend the afternoon with her drinking redbush tea and eating fruitcake (and I’m not that keen on either!)?

The apparent simplicity of the plot belies the deep philosophical eye that McCall Smith brings…

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