
The Great Hippopotamus Hotel
no. 1 ladies' detective agency (25)
$36.86
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
9 September 2025
Summary
The Great Hippopotamus Hotel: A No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Mystery
In this latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith’s beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi take on an intriguing new case and uncover surprising truths.
In the rolling hills just outside Gaborone, surrounded by a grove of acacia trees, lies The Great Hippopotamus Hotel. With spacious rooms overlooking the Botswanan countryside and a fine and loyal staff, the hotel h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593688762 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593688767 |
| Series: | No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series |
| Author: | Alexander McCall Smith |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Vintage Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 9 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 244g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 131mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
“McCall Smith makes sure that new readers are well-oriented; they can start anywhere in the series and still get the full flavor of the rich characterizations, gentle humor, Botswanan atmosphere, and Ramotswe’s wisdom.”—Booklist, starred review“Smith’s breezy latest outing for Botswanan sleuths Precious Ramotswe and Grace Makutsi finds the pair digging into the operations of a struggling hotel… . [featuring] Mma Ramotswe and company’s dryly funny musings and Smith’s evocative descriptions of life in Gaborone. Series fans will get just what they came for.”—Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Alexander McCall Smith
ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH is the author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novels and of a number of other series and stand-alone books. His works have been translated into more than forty languages and have been best sellers throughout the world. He lives in Scotland.
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