In the Time of Five Pumpkins, 9780349147703
Hardcover
Rain, pumpkins, and crocodiles! Botswana’s No. 1 lady detective investigates.

In the Time of Five Pumpkins

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  • Hardcover

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    8 September 2025

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Summary

The Case of the Crocodiles and Courting Concerns: A No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Mystery

The rains are on their way, promising a season of growth and abundance throughout Botswana. Mma Potokwani, esteemed matron of a children’s home and cherished friend of Precious Ramotswe, anticipates a particularly bountiful pumpkin harvest.

Amidst these hopeful signs, Mma Potokwani and Mma Ramotswe find themselves with much to discuss. Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni has formed an unexpected frien…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780349147703
ISBN-10:0349147701
Series:No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Author:Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Abacus
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:8 September 2025
Weight:424g
Dimensions:236mm x 156mm x 24mm
About The Author

Alexander McCall Smith

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.

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