Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith

Latest book in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series

There are a number of things for Mma Ramotswe to solve. Her paid case in this installment is to find a woman's family. She does not know who they are or even if they are, she is just sure she was adopted and wants to find out if she has any family. However - first and foremost are the nasty letters which the agency is receiving, threatening and personal. Then there is her adopted daughter who is in a wheelchair. Mr J L B Matekoni has met a doctor who says he can heal her and is determined to try no matter what the cost.

Mma Makutsi's wedding date has not been set, and she is privately worried. It is affecting her work and when she takes a morning off, distracted, Mma Ramotswe is forced to wonder just what will happen when Mma Makutsi gets married...will she leave the agency? will she demand to be made more than associate detective? Luckily, or unluckily Mma Makutsi has a disaster with a piece of furniture and her reliance on Mma Ramotswe is confirmed!

While this book was not as light as some of the previous titles it is no less delightful to read. I liked that there were fewer more indepth storylines. We see much more series issues such as money and envy being dealt with. A perfect afternoon of reading.