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  • To the Land of Long Lost Friends

  • No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 20
  • By: Alexander McCall Smith
  • Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
  • Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (151 ratings)

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To the Land of Long Lost Friends

By: Alexander McCall Smith
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
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Summary

In the latest book in the widely beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Precious Ramotswe takes on a case for a childhood acquaintance, but her inquiries will require an even more delicate touch than usual.

Mma Ramotswe reconnects with an old friend who has been having problems with her daughter. Though Precious feels compelled to lend a hand, she discovers that getting involved in family affairs is always a delicate proposition.

Mr. J. L. B. Matekoni finds himself embroiled in familial drama as well when one of his clients asks for help evicting an unwanted houseguest who turns out to be the man's own brother. Elsewhere, Charlie and Fanwell are also involved in tricky matters of the heart, as Queenie-Queenie, Charlie's girlfriend, seems to have transferred her affections to Fanwell. It's up to Mma Makutsi to set things right, but she may be be too distracted by her nemesis Violet Sephotho, who has somehow been appointed to the board of a charity. What is Violet up to now?

As all of these mysteries are unravelled, Mma Ramotswe and the entire No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency will be reminded of the value of tried-and-true wisdom - never judge a book by its cover.

©2019 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2019 Bolinda Publishing
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Welcome back old friends

In times when we need somewhere to escape to where decency, gentleness and the better aspects of humanity hold sway, this series is a blessing. Keep them coming, Sandy!

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As good as usual!!

Brilliant escapism once again, take me to Botswana!! I thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you.

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A relaxing enjoyable listen

These gentle books never disappoint and provide a lovely escape from the harsher realities of life.

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Lovely, as ever.

Storyline somehow not as interesting as usual - but lovely to hear the development of Charlie’s character and I took real pleasure in his happy ending. Adjoa Andoh brought all the characters to life brilliantly as always. I would willingly listen to anything she narrates.

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A Lovely Sunny Afternoon Listen

Wonderful story as always , and brought to Life so beautifully by the narrator.
Perfect!!

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Enjoyable

I enjoy the calm and placid way these stories plod along. The characters are engaging and I would love to share a cup of tea with Mma Ramotswe.

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Wrong information in Audible description of plot

Some of the info on Audio about the plot is incorrect (at the time of listening). That spoilt my experience because I was waiting for a couple of things to happen which never did. I even wondered if I'd somehow got an abridged version, but no.
Apart from that it was an uplifting and engaging read ike all the others in this lovely series and Adjoa Andoh's narration was wonderful.

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The story continues.....

Full of observations on the diverse behaviour of human beings. I
found it amusing in places and laughed out loud.

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Sigh…..

It’s so good that Charlie is a happy young man. He deserves it. I always enjoy listening to these books.

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Always Wonderful.

Listening to or reading the no.1Ladies detective agency will make you a better person. Pure unadulterated Joy from start to finish as always.

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