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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency · Book 2 of 4

The Good Husband of Zebra Drive (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series)

Alexander McCall Smith

Marc · Polygon Press · 224 pages

Open Library Staff PicksWomen private investigatorsNo. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Imaginary organization)HusbandsParent and child

About this book

The 8th novel in the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency Series Grace Makutsi is promoted to associate detective and handles a case herself. Mma Ramotswe helps the hospital in Mochudi deal with a string of mysterious patient deaths. Her husband wants to try his hand at detection, and with his usual style, he does. Charlie, the apprentice, decides to quit and run a taxi service.

Who this is for

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A propulsive thriller that trades depth for forward motion. The voice is direct, the chapters are short, and most readers blow through it in two sittings. If you're between heavier books and want a clean reset, this fits.

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  • This book

A character-driven with strong world, joyful and comforting read.

The series

4 books · ongoing

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