The House of Unexpected Sisters

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

The one with the other Mma Ramotswe . . .

The dismissal of an employee at a thriving local business leads to an investigation by Precious Ramotswe and self-appointed Principal Investigating Officer Grace Makutsi. But Mma Ramotswe also has to contend with the re-appearance of her ex-husband, and the arrival of a long-lost relation: another Mma Ramotswe. Can Precious draw on her strength, compassion and powers of detection to manage these surprises from the past?

'A delight' Daily Telegraph

“There is no end to the pleasure that may be extracted from these books - New York Times, praise for Precious and Grace Enchanting ... An inspiration to us all ... The sweet, chuckling voice of Precious Ramotswe falls gentle on the ear.' - New York Times Book Review, praise for Precious and GraceEnchanting ... McCall Smith's blend of gentle humor and insights into human nature is irresistible - Publishers Weekly, praise for Precious and Grace”

There is no end to the pleasure that may be extracted from these books - New York Times, praise for Precious and Grace

Enchanting ... An inspiration to us all ... The sweet, chuckling voice of Precious Ramotswe falls gentle on the ear.' - New York Times Book Review, praise for Precious and Grace

Enchanting ... McCall Smith's blend of gentle humor and insights into human nature is irresistible - Publishers Weekly, praise for Precious and Grace

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.

THE EIGHTEENTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES The one with the other Mma Ramotswe . . . The dismissal of an employee at a thriving local business leads to an investigation by Precious Ramotswe and self-appointed Principal Investigating Officer Grace Makutsi. But Mma Ramotswe also has to contend with the re-appearance of her ex-husband, and the arrival of a long-lost relation: another Mma Ramotswe. Can Precious draw on her strength, compassion and powers of detection to manage these surprises from the past? 'A delight' Daily Telegraph

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