This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith’s widely acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to “help people with problems in their lives.” Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is a missing eleven-year-old boy, who may have been snatched by witchdoctors. The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency received two Booker Judges’ Special Recommendations and was voted one of the International Books of the Year and the Millennium by the Times Literary Supplement.

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Book 1) by Alexander McCall Smith is the first installment in the popular No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. This book follows the story of the main character, who runs the detective agency in Botswana. With its engaging storytelling and charming characters, this book is a must-read for fans of mystery and detective novels. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Book 1) is a delightful choice for readers looking for a captivating and entertaining read.