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Blue Shoes And Happiness
The New Novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series
by Alexander McCall Smith
ISBN: 0375422722
ISBN-13: 9780375422720
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
In the seventh cozy mystery starring Precious Ramotswe, proprietor of the No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, the Botswanan sleuth investigates a cook’s blackmailer, a doctor handing out the wrong medications, and her assistant Mma Makutsi’s concern that her fiancé disapproves of her feminism, as well as coping with a cobra found in her own office and the decision to go on a diet.
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"This combination of cautionary tale and comfort blanket, the 'traditionally built' (i.e. fat) detective and the portrayal of the 'old' Botswana are a delight." -- Jessica Mann
"[A] tale as refreshing as a month in the country-the country of Botswana. " (starred review)
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Inc
Published date: 2006
Size: 6 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 0.9 pounds
Pages: 240
Publisher's Notes
Precious Ramotswe and her able assistant, Grace Makutsi, launch an investigation into local advice columnist Aunty Emang, who somehow may be linked to trouble at a local medical clinic and the cobra that somehow ended up in Precious's office, while Grace confronts her own troubles with her greedy uncles and her wealthy fiancT, Phuti Radiphuti.
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New York: Pantheon Books, 2006. the seventh novel in McCall's highly-praised mystery series set in Botswana and featuring Precious Ramotswe's No. Ladies Detective Agency; First Printing of the First U.S. Edition; very slight spine lean, o/w Fine in Fine dustjacket.. First Edition. Hard Cover. ( more information) Offered by H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (United States)
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BLUE SHOES AND HAPPINESS {No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series}
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pantheon Books, 2006. As new, unread copy, in fine,mylar-protected dust jacket.. ISBN: 0375422722. First American Edition. Hard Cover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Joe Staats, Bookseller (United States)
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Blue Shoes And Happiness: The New Novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pantheon Books, 2006. Nice, unsold, unread first American edition, 1st printing of this Precious Ramotswe set in Botswana, 7th in series.. 1st Am. Ed., 1st Printing. Hard Cover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by The Sly Fox (United States)
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Blue Shoes and Happiness (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 7) (Qty: 5)
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New York: Pantheon Books, 2006. BS5 - A first american edition hardcover book signed by the author in fine condition in fine dust jacket that is mylar protected. The New Novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series. Satisfaction Guaranteed.. Signed by Author. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Bookmarc's (United States)
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