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# Tea Time for the Traditionally Built

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Review: Football (Soccer) And The Principles Of Private Detection - In what is surely one of McCall Smith's finest books in the "No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" a truly wondrous mystery is presented to Mma Ramotswe and her assistance Mma Makutsi. The book centers around the solving of a problem with the local Soccer Club and why after such a great performance as a winning club, the team should start to lose game after game. In resolving the case, so many of "The Principles of Private Detection," Mma Ramotswe's `bible' of her craft, are put to use. The author of this book, Clovis Anderson, often gives advice about Private Detection that Mma Ramotswe uses and applies to her job every day. Such things are well represented in this story and are of significant usefulness in almost everyone's private and public life. Through the use of good, old fashioned detective work combined with insightful ratiocination and some helpful hints from her son Puso, Mma Ramotswe is able to get to the bottom of the problem with the soccer team. Along the way to this resolution, she assists her assistant in putting to rest a concern which threatens her relationship with her fiancé, Phuti Radiphuti, and her concern that he may be stolen away by Mma Makutsi's old nemesis, Violet Sephotho. It is very much one of the attractions of McCall Smith's writing that his characters appear over and over in his books and that they continue to be developed as the books are written in the series. This book is no exception in this regard and the reader can look forward to not only meeting with the two Mma's again, but also hearing about Mma Ramotswe's husband, J.L.B. Matekoni and his two apprentice mechanics. In fact in this book, the second apprentice, Fanwell, is developed as a character. In previous books, most of the development of the apprentices has centered upon Charlie, who is the more forward of the pair. But in this volume, McCall Smith takes time to utilize Fanwell's character and to develop him as a sensitive and caring individual who takes care of a large family as he works his way toward the completion of his mechanic's apprenticeship. Faithful readers of this series will recognize McCall Smith's life lessons in ethical behavior and might even be enlightened by his words. Smith is an expert in the field of bioethics and has served on many boards and groups devoted to the resolution of questions in that field. Issues of ethical behavior come up aplenty in this book, and Smith helps his characters find their way through those moments of common human doubt to a place of moral satisfaction. Thus Smith is true to form in this, his tenth installment in the series of "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency." As is usually the case, the reader may feel that the book ends too soon. This feeling is a welcome one, in a world of often verbose authors whose books seem to go on for 50 to 100 pages or more too much. But in the case of McCall Smith, the opposite is usually true. This book proves to be no exception to that general feeling. The book is very highly recommended to all readers interested in detective novels and in ethical human behavior. Of all Smith's books in the series, this one is particularly satisfying and makes a very suitable and enjoyable read.
Review: Loved this installment of the series! - This installment of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency is definitely one of my favorites out of the series to date. Many may categorize these books as mystery novels, but they do not fall into that category for me. These are sweet novels, full of guidance and morality that keep a smile on my face during most of the book. There were not many mysteries for the detectives to solve in this installment, but there is plenty of action in the lives of Mma Makutsi and Mma Ramotswe. Grace is still keeping the secret of the ruined bed from the previous novel, but her newest problem is the appearance of her archenemy from the Secretarial College. When Violet is hired at Phudi's shop to work in the mattress department, Grace knows she has other intentions. It doesn't take the detectives long to figure this one out at all! As Mma Ramotswe works on her latest cases she also must accept that her tiny white van has seen better days. When her husband decides that the white van should be put out to pasture, he surprises her with a new van. Mma Ramotswe has difficulty reconciling with her feelings as her white van has helped her through so many difficult times. She has no choice but to say good-bye to a lifelong friend. But I won't be surprised if the van makes an appearance in a future segment of the series. If you are looking for a mystery that is full of suspense, murder, and action, then this book is not for you. But if you are looking for a book that will make you laugh, smile, and just feel happy while reading, then I highly suggest this one. With themes of honesty, friendship, and family, this novel was an enjoyment to read. I highly recommend this book for personal leisure or as a book club discussion.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #436,028 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #953 in Humorous Fiction #2,349 in Women Sleuths (Books) #3,402 in Contemporary Women Fiction |
| Book 10 of 27  | No 1. Ladies' Detective Agency |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,077) |
| Dimensions  | 5.19 x 0.6 x 8 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 030727747X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0307277473 |
| Item Weight  | 8.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 240 pages |
| Publication date  | March 9, 2010 |
| Publisher  | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Football (Soccer) And The Principles Of Private Detection
*by J***N on December 8, 2009*

In what is surely one of McCall Smith's finest books in the "No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" a truly wondrous mystery is presented to Mma Ramotswe and her assistance Mma Makutsi. The book centers around the solving of a problem with the local Soccer Club and why after such a great performance as a winning club, the team should start to lose game after game. In resolving the case, so many of "The Principles of Private Detection," Mma Ramotswe's `bible' of her craft, are put to use. The author of this book, Clovis Anderson, often gives advice about Private Detection that Mma Ramotswe uses and applies to her job every day. Such things are well represented in this story and are of significant usefulness in almost everyone's private and public life. Through the use of good, old fashioned detective work combined with insightful ratiocination and some helpful hints from her son Puso, Mma Ramotswe is able to get to the bottom of the problem with the soccer team. Along the way to this resolution, she assists her assistant in putting to rest a concern which threatens her relationship with her fiancé, Phuti Radiphuti, and her concern that he may be stolen away by Mma Makutsi's old nemesis, Violet Sephotho. It is very much one of the attractions of McCall Smith's writing that his characters appear over and over in his books and that they continue to be developed as the books are written in the series. This book is no exception in this regard and the reader can look forward to not only meeting with the two Mma's again, but also hearing about Mma Ramotswe's husband, J.L.B. Matekoni and his two apprentice mechanics. In fact in this book, the second apprentice, Fanwell, is developed as a character. In previous books, most of the development of the apprentices has centered upon Charlie, who is the more forward of the pair. But in this volume, McCall Smith takes time to utilize Fanwell's character and to develop him as a sensitive and caring individual who takes care of a large family as he works his way toward the completion of his mechanic's apprenticeship. Faithful readers of this series will recognize McCall Smith's life lessons in ethical behavior and might even be enlightened by his words. Smith is an expert in the field of bioethics and has served on many boards and groups devoted to the resolution of questions in that field. Issues of ethical behavior come up aplenty in this book, and Smith helps his characters find their way through those moments of common human doubt to a place of moral satisfaction. Thus Smith is true to form in this, his tenth installment in the series of "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency." As is usually the case, the reader may feel that the book ends too soon. This feeling is a welcome one, in a world of often verbose authors whose books seem to go on for 50 to 100 pages or more too much. But in the case of McCall Smith, the opposite is usually true. This book proves to be no exception to that general feeling. The book is very highly recommended to all readers interested in detective novels and in ethical human behavior. Of all Smith's books in the series, this one is particularly satisfying and makes a very suitable and enjoyable read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved this installment of the series!
*by A***R on June 23, 2013*

This installment of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency is definitely one of my favorites out of the series to date. Many may categorize these books as mystery novels, but they do not fall into that category for me. These are sweet novels, full of guidance and morality that keep a smile on my face during most of the book. There were not many mysteries for the detectives to solve in this installment, but there is plenty of action in the lives of Mma Makutsi and Mma Ramotswe. Grace is still keeping the secret of the ruined bed from the previous novel, but her newest problem is the appearance of her archenemy from the Secretarial College. When Violet is hired at Phudi's shop to work in the mattress department, Grace knows she has other intentions. It doesn't take the detectives long to figure this one out at all! As Mma Ramotswe works on her latest cases she also must accept that her tiny white van has seen better days. When her husband decides that the white van should be put out to pasture, he surprises her with a new van. Mma Ramotswe has difficulty reconciling with her feelings as her white van has helped her through so many difficult times. She has no choice but to say good-bye to a lifelong friend. But I won't be surprised if the van makes an appearance in a future segment of the series. If you are looking for a mystery that is full of suspense, murder, and action, then this book is not for you. But if you are looking for a book that will make you laugh, smile, and just feel happy while reading, then I highly suggest this one. With themes of honesty, friendship, and family, this novel was an enjoyment to read. I highly recommend this book for personal leisure or as a book club discussion.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I like it
*by N***A on January 5, 2024*

I feel like I shouldn’t like these books but I do. They feel good and have interesting situations in them which are handled with kindness and care.

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