In Morality for Beautiful Girls, Precious Ramotswe, founder and owner of the only detective agency for the concerns of both ladies and others, investigates the alleged poisoning of the brother of an important “Government Man,” and the moral character of the four finalists of the Miss Beauty and Integrity Contest, the winner of which will almost certainly be a contestant for the title of Miss Botswana. Yet her business is having money problems, and when other difficulties arise at her fiancé’s Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, she discovers the reliable Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni is more complicated then he seems.

Morality for Beautiful Girls is the third book in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith. This book follows the adventures of Precious Ramotswe, the owner of the detective agency, as she solves cases in Botswana. In this installment, Precious investigates the suspicious behavior of the beauty pageant contestants in a local competition. Along the way, she also deals with personal issues, including her fiancé's illness and her own doubts about her abilities as a detective. With its engaging characters, charming setting, and intriguing mysteries, Morality for Beautiful Girls is a must-read for fans of the series and newcomers alike.