The Kalahari Typing School for Men

The one with the rival detective

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

‘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