The Colors of All the Cattle (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency #19)

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Precious Ramotswe dips her toe into the world of politics in the newest addition to the beloved and best selling No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series When Mma Potokwane suggests to Mma Ramotswe that she run for a seat on the City Council, Mma Ramotswe is at first unsure But when she learns about the proposed construction of the flashy Big Fun Hotel next to a graveyard, she allows herself to be persuaded Her opponent is none other than Violet Sephotho, who is in the pocket of the hotel developers Although Violet is intent on using every trick in the book to secure her election, Mma Ramotswe refuses to promise anything beyond what she can deliver hence her slogan I can t promise anything but I shall do my best To everyone s surprise, she wins As it turns out, politics does not agree with Mma Ramotswe Though everyone is supportive, she eventually resigns She thinks there will be a new election, but she discovers that the rules state that in such an event, the runner up automatically takes the seat Violet is triumphant, and sure that she will get the Big Fun Hotel planning application through without a hitch But Mma Makutsi and Mma Potokwane are not about to make it easy for her Through it all, Mma Ramotswe uses her good humor and generosity of spirit to help the community navigate divisive issues, and proves that honesty and compassion will always carry the day. Read The Colors of All the Cattle (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency #19) author Alexander McCall Smith – kino-fada.fr What better way to spend a few hours on a rainy day than with Mma Ramotswe and her delightful friends There s lots happening in this nineteenth outing including Mma Ramotswe standing for a local election Can she possibly win when she claims to be standing for nothing Is honesty always the best policy Charlie also has to deal with the subject of being honest and manages to land himself in all kinds of difficulties Mma Makutsi gets herself into some trouble too, has her first row with her hus What better way to spend a few hours on a rainy day than with Mma Ramotswe and her delightful friends There s lots happening in this nineteenth outing including Mma Ramotswe standing for a local election Can she possibly win when she claims to be standing for nothing Is honesty always the best policy Charlie also has to deal with the subject of being honest and manages to land himsel...This is the 19th book in the series and I have read each one with pleasure The writing is infused with wit and wisdom and a gentle philosophy which deals with the strengths and frailties of human nature and ways in which goodness, kindness, and honesty can prevail Reading these books is like an enjoyable, relaxing visit with old friends in Alexander McCall Smith s beloved Botswana If one ...It s always enjoyable to spend time with Mma Ramotswe and all of her friends in Botswana Precious is coerced into running for town council, and her opponent is the evil Violet Sepotho There s an important case to be solved by the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, too a hit and run of a beloved old doctor and Charlie is looking for the culprit, with Mma Ramotswe s gentle assistance How many other authors are still writing at the top of their game by the 19th in a series Fortunately, Alexander Mc It s always enjoyable to spend time with Mma Ramotswe and all of her friends in Botswana Precious is coerced into running for town council, and her opponent is the evil Violet Sepotho There s an important case to be solved by the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, too a hit and run of a beloved old doctor and Charlie is looking for th...This is 19 in the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series Once again a leisurely stroll in Botswana with all our favorite characters This time in addition to the usual problems to be solved for her detective agency, Mma Ramotswe enters actually is forcefully shoved by Mma Potokwane the world of Gabarone politics, very, very far out of her comfort zone At the same time, Charlie Charlie is growing up And Mma Makutsi s shoes have a few words to say once again.I continue to enjoy this seri This is 19 in the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series Once again a leisurely stroll in Botswana with all our favorite characters This time in addition to the usual problems to be solved for her detective agency, Mma Ramotswe enters actually is forcefully shoved by Mma Potokwane the ...Alexander McCall Smith gives us another absolute gem of a book At this point in the series, the characters are as familiar and comfortable to the reader as a beloved old sweater And yet, by having them experience personal growth and showing us new facets of their personalities, and of course providing new mysteries, McCall Smith keeps the book feeling fresh.As in prior books, the plot shifts between characters, sometimes bringing side players to the front This time, it is Charlie, the half me Alexander McCall Smith gives us another absolute gem of a book At this point in the series, the characters are as familiar and comfortable to the reader as a be...I cannot pretend to be anything other than a McCall Smith tragic I love his gentle take on life, and always feel refreshed on finishing one of his many novels The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series is very close to my heart, and as this is the 19th instalment, all the characters are now like close friends.The Colours of all the Cattle does not disappoint It has all the essential ingredients to make an utterly wonderful escape to Botswana.Mma Ramotswe is convinced by her friends to stand fo I cannot preten...There is no other lady quite like Precious Ramotswe in all of Botswana There is no other lady quite like Precious Ramotswe in all of Botswana It s with these words uttered by Rra J L B Matekoni that we begin this the nineteenth book is this remarkable series Mma Precious Ramotswe, Mma Grace Makutsi, Charlie and Rra Polopetsi are all keeping reasonably busy with on going cases at the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency That is until Mma Sylvia Potokwani decides that Mma Ramotswe should run as a c There is no other lady quite like Precious Ramotswe in all of Botswana There is no other lady quite like Precious Ramotswe in all of Botswana It s with these words uttered by Rra J L B Matekoni that we begin this the nineteenth book is this remarkable series Mma Precious Ramotswe, Mma Grace Makutsi, Charlie and Rra Polopetsi are all keeping reasonably busy with on going cases at the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency That is until Mma Sylvia Potokwani decides that Mma Ramotswe should run as a candidate for the vacancy on the Gaborone Council Mma Ramotswe is reluctant to put her name forward but her campaign team insist that she is the only person who can defeat Violet Sephotho and the Council from giving permission to build The Big Fun Hotel right next to the cemetery I always feel like I m catching up with my dearest friends when the latest book in the series pops through my letterbox I am filled with Mma Ramotswe s goodness, kindness and philosophy As I close the book o...For all the reasons I said previously that regretfully, I m over this seriesnow I really am over this series I didn t finish this one The authorial voice has gradually changed I re listened to the whole series this year to confirm this , and has become grating rather than charming to my ear Then, this story itself never captured me Moreover, as I listen to this series in audio at least as much for the marvelous narrator as for the stories, this time my actual ear couldn t continue It s For all the reasons I said previously that regretfully, I m over this seriesnow I really am over this series I didn t finish this one The authorial voice has gradually changed I re listened to the whole series this year to confirm this , and has become grating rather than charming to my ear Then, this story itself never captured me Moreover, as I listen to this series in audio at least as much for the marvelous narrator as for t...Alexander McCall Smith touches on timely topics politics, income inequality, and gender in his latest Mma Ramotswe novel, The Colors of All the Cattle Precious and her partner in private detection, Mma Makutsi, continue to assist clients and, of course, enjoy their daily tea breaks Mr J L B Matekoni, Mma Ramotswe s devoted husband and the owner of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, lovingly cares for his customers automobiles as if they were human beings in intensive care In addition, Mma R Alexander McCall Smith touches on timely topics politics, income inequality, and gender in his latest Mma Ramotswe novel, The Colors of All the Cattle Precious and her partner in private detection, Mma Makutsi, continue to assist clients and, of course, enjoy their daily tea breaks Mr J L B Matekoni, Mma Ramotswe s devoted husband and the owner of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, lovingly cares for his customers a...Not my first AMS, but my first Ladies Detective Agency What lovely ladies they are, too What nice personalities and viewpoints of the world to have, and what a shame that corruption sneaks in An interesting read for Election night as well

The Colors of All the Cattle (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency #19)
  • 14 December 2017
  • Hardcover
  • 240 pages
  • 1524747807
  • Alexander McCall Smith
  • The Colors of All the Cattle (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency #19)