Mma Ramotswe faces the unexpected and unwelcome appearance in town of a new private detective, Mr Cephas Buthelezi. To ensure she does not lose clients to him, she takes on several cases at once, including those of an errant husband and of a man targeted by ostrich rustlers. Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi has decided to set up a typing school to teach men some useful skills – but Mma Ramotswe fears her secretary is falling under the spell of a man who does not have her best interests at heart…

‘A glorious creation.’ – Mail on Sunday

‘Happiness and quiet wisdom.’ – Daily Telegraph

‘Sparkles with African sunshine and Mma Ramotswe’s wit.’ – Dallas Morning News

‘It’s hard to find fault with such good-natured and pleasurable optimism.’ – Observer