The Full Cupboard Of Life by Alexander McCall Smith - ISBN: 9780349117256
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Love, secrets, and fortunes intertwine in Botswana’s most charming mystery.

The Full Cupboard Of Life

The multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series

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  • Paperback

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    5 July 2004

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Summary

Mma Ramotswe, who became engaged to Mr J.L.B. Matekoni at the end of the first book, is still engaged. She wonders when a day for the wedding will be named, but she is anxious to avoid putting too much pressure on her fiance. For indeed he has other things on his mind - notably a frightening request made of him by Mma Potokwani, the pushy matron of the Orphan Farm.

Mma Ramotswe herself has weighty matters on her mind. She has been approached by a wealthy lady - whose fortune comes fro…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780349117256
ISBN-10:034911725X
Author:Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Abacus
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:5 July 2004
Weight:179g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 19mm
Series:No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
What They're Saying

Critics Review

This is art that conceals art. I haven’t read anything with such unalloyed pleasure for a long time

Forget the library - the body is in the mud hut. An African Marple created by a Scottish law lecturer. - Stephen McGinty, The Sunday Times

McCall Smith’s familiar tone of wry amusement permeates the narrative, as does the detective’s wisdom…hugely enjoyable. - Sunday Times

This is art that conceals art. I haven’t read anything with such unalloyed pleasure for a long time. - Anthony Daniels, Sunday Telegraph

Highly amusing, intelligent and heart-warming. - Scotland on Sunday

McCall Smith is a natural born storyteller, filling his prose with rhythm and repetition Charming, quirky and timeless. - Scotland on Sunday

About The Author

Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith, following a distinguished career as a Professor of Medical Law, has turned to writing full-time. He is the author of over sixty books on a wide array of subjects and his books have been translated into forty-six languages. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife.

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