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Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith (2009, Trade Paperback)
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"The Miracle at Speedy Motors" by Alexander McCall Smith is a trade paperback book published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group in 2009. It is part of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series and belongs to the genres of contemporary women's fiction, mystery & detective stories centered around women sleuths, and humorous general fiction. The book, with 240 pages, combines elements of mystery and detective genres with a touch of humor, making it an engaging read for fans of private investigator stories. The author's charming writing style and engaging storytelling make this novel a delightful addition to any book collection.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-100307277461
ISBN-139780307277466
eBay Product ID (ePID)69621741
Product Key Features
Book TitleMiracle at Speedy Motors
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicContemporary Women, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Humorous / General, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators
Publication Year2009
GenreFiction
AuthorAlexander McCall Smith
Book SeriesNo. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight8.4 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Irresistible - there will indeed be miracles."- The New York Times Book Review "Charming, warmly affecting. . . . As comfy cozy as can be." - The Philadelphia Inquirer "A fitting part of the tiny miracle the entire series has been."- The Star-Telegram "The pleasure of these sweet books lies in the clarity and gravity with which the characters reason through everyday dilemmas."- Entertainment Weekly Praise for The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series "Alexander McCall Smith's big-hearted Botswanan stories [allow] his readers to escape into a world of simple, picturesque pleasures and upstanding virtues."- The New York Times Book Review "The best, most charming, honest, hilarious, and life-affirming books to appear in years."- The Plain Dealer "Utterly enchanting... It is impossible to come away from an Alexander McCall Smith 'mystery novel' without a smile on the lips and warm fuzzies in the heart."- Chicago Sun-Times "As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea."- Entertainment Weekly "Beguiling, lyrical... Blessed with McCall Smith's richly detailed portraits of life in Africa and his flair for storytelling with an engaging cast of fully realized characters."- Los Angeles Times Book Review "Delightful... Millions of readers around the world seem to hunger for the kindness, dignity, and humor McCall Smith celebrates in Mma Ramotswe."- The Oregonian, "Irresistible -- there will indeed be miracles." -- The New York Times Book Review "Charming, warmly affecting. . . . As comfy cozy as can be." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer "A fitting part of the tiny miracle the entire series has been." -- The Star-Telegram "The pleasure of these sweet books lies in the clarity and gravity with which the characters reason through everyday dilemmas." -- Entertainment Weekly Praise for The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series "Alexander McCall Smith's big-hearted Botswanan stories [allow] his readers to escape into a world of simple, picturesque pleasures and upstanding virtues." -- The New York Times Book Review "The best, most charming, honest, hilarious, and life-affirming books to appear in years." -- The Plain Dealer "Utterly enchanting... It is impossible to come away from an Alexander McCall Smith 'mystery novel' without a smile on the lips and warm fuzzies in the heart." -- Chicago Sun-Times "As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea." -- Entertainment Weekly "Beguiling, lyrical... Blessed with McCall Smith's richly detailed portraits of life in Africa and his flair for storytelling with an engaging cast of fully realized characters." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review "Delightful... Millions of readers around the world seem to hunger for the kindness, dignity, and humor McCall Smith celebrates in Mma Ramotswe." -- The Oregonian, "Irresistible -- there will indeed be miracles." -- The New York Times Book Review "Charming, warmly affecting. . . . As comfy cozy as can be." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer "A fitting part of the tiny miracle the entire series has been." -- The Star-Telegram "The pleasure of these sweet books lies in the clarity and gravity with which the characters reason through everyday dilemmas." -- Entertainment Weekly Praise for The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series "Alexander McCall Smith's big-hearted Botswanan stories [allow] his readers to escape into a world of simple, picturesque pleasures and upstanding virtues." -- The New York Times Book Review "The best, most charming, honest, hilarious, and life-affirming books to appear in years." -- The Plain Dealer "Utterly enchanting... It is impossible to come away from an Alexander McCall Smith 'mystery novel' without a smile on the lips and warm fuzzies in the heart." -- Chicago Sun-Times "As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea." -- Entertainment Weekly "Beguiling, lyrical... Blessed with McCall Smith's richly detailed portraits of life in Africa and his flair for storytelling with an engaging cast of fully realized characters." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review "Delightful... Millions of readers around the world seem to hunger for the kindness, dignity, and humor McCall Smith celebrates in Mma Ramotswe." -- The Oregonian, "Irresistible - there will indeed be miracles." -The New York Times Book Review "Charming, warmly affecting. . . . As comfy cozy as can be." -The Philadelphia Inquirer "A fitting part of the tiny miracle the entire series has been." -The Star-Telegram "The pleasure of these sweet books lies in the clarity and gravity with which the characters reason through everyday dilemmas." -Entertainment Weekly Praise for The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series "Alexander McCall Smith's big-hearted Botswanan stories [allow] his readers to escape into a world of simple, picturesque pleasures and upstanding virtues." -The New York Times Book Review "The best, most charming, honest, hilarious, and life-affirming books to appear in years." -The Plain Dealer "Utterly enchanting... It is impossible to come away from an Alexander McCall Smith 'mystery novel' without a smile on the lips and warm fuzzies in the heart." -Chicago Sun-Times "As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea." -Entertainment Weekly "Beguiling, lyrical... Blessed with McCall Smith's richly detailed portraits of life in Africa and his flair for storytelling with an engaging cast of fully realized characters." -Los Angeles Times Book Review "Delightful... Millions of readers around the world seem to hunger for the kindness, dignity, and humor McCall Smith celebrates in Mma Ramotswe." -The Oregonian, Praise for The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series "Alexander McCall Smith's big-hearted Botswanan stories [allow] his readers to escape into a world of simple, picturesque pleasures and upstanding virtues." --The New York Times Book Review "The best, most charming, honest, hilarious, and life-affirming books to appear in years." --The Plain Dealer "Utterly enchanting... It is impossible to come away from an Alexander McCall Smith 'mystery novel' without a smile on the lips and warm fuzzies in the heart." --Chicago Sun-Times "As pleasing as a cup of red bush tea." --Entertainment Weekly "Beguiling, lyrical... Blessed with McCall Smith's richly detailed portraits of life in Africa and his flair for storytelling with an engaging cast of fully realized characters." --Los Angeles Times Book Review "Delightful... Millions of readers around the world seem to hunger for the kindness, dignity, and humor McCall Smith celebrates in Mma Ramotswe." --The Oregonian From the Hardcover edition.
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Series Volume Number9
Dewey Decimal823/.914
SynopsisFans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe--with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi--navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. Under the endless skies of Botswana, there is always something Mma Ramotswe can do to help someone and here she finds herself assisting a woman looking for her family. The problem is the woman doesn't know her real name or whether any of her family members are still alive. Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi is the recipient of a beautiful new bed that causes more than a few sleepless nights. And, at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni has come under the influence of a doctor promising a miracle cure for his daughter's medical condition, which Mma Ramotswe finds hard to accept. Nonetheless, Precious Ramotswe handles these things in her usual compassionate and good-natured way, while always finding time for a cup of red bush tea.
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Great Series!
I enjoyed this so much. You feel like you are there. You feel like you've known the characters all of your life. The common sense, the thrills and the sadness at times - you feel as well. It's a great read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Jul, 2019
A great read!
I am totally hooked on this series and would recommend them to anyone for a delightful time of reading. I read the next one in the series as soon as I finish one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Mar, 2021
Great series
Good for an escape from troubled times wholesomeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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