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The Great Hippopotamus Hotel: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (25): No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (25)

The Great Hippopotamus Hotel: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (25): No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (25)

Alexander McCall Smith

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ISBN: 9780593688762

Publisher: Vintage

Publication Date: 9/9/25

Binding: Paperback

Age Range: -

Grade Range: NA-NA

Series: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency,

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Language: English

BISAC: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, and Women Sleuths

Related Subjects: Ramotswe, Precious, Women private investigators, Botswana, No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Imaginary org, Hotels, Detective and mystery fiction, and Novels

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In this latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith's beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi take on an intriguing new case and uncover surprising truths

In the rolling hills just outside Gaborone, surrounded by a grove of acacia trees, lies The Great Hippopotamus Hotel. With spacious rooms overlooking the Botswanan countryside and a fine and loyal staff, the hotel has served as a refuge to weary travelers for many years. But a sudden string of misfortunes threatens to ruin the hotel's reputation. Food poisoning befalls an unlucky diner, laundry mysteriously disappears from the drying line, and a scorpion stings one of the guests. Mishap after mishap, until it seems these incidents are more than simple coincidences--something foul is afoot.

Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi are on the case to find out who could be responsible for these unfortunate events. Meanwhile, one of Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni's most important clients has asked him to source a sports car, putting him in a ticklish position as the man's wife seems to be unaware of the purchase, and the client is taking great pains to keep it that way.

With a healthy dose of good humor and kindness, Mma Ramotswe and her associates must help restore the reputation of the hotel and prove that even the most difficult situations can be remedied with honesty and compassion.

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