The House of Unexpected Sisters

Name: The House of Unexpected Sisters
Rating: 4.75 (24 reviews)

Alexander McCall Smith

Sep 2017 · Hachette UK

24 reviews

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THE EIGHTEENTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES

The one with the other Mma Ramotswe . . .

The dismissal of an employee at a thriving local business leads to an investigation by Precious Ramotswe and self-appointed Principal Investigating Officer Grace Makutsi. But Mma Ramotswe also has to contend with the re-appearance of her ex-husband, and the arrival of a long-lost relation: another Mma Ramotswe. Can Precious draw on her strength, compassion and powers of detection to manage these surprises from the past?

'A delight' Daily Telegraph

THE EIGHTEENTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES The one with the other Mma Ramotswe . . . The dismissal of an employee at a thriving local business leads to an investigation by Precious Ramotswe and self-appointed Principal Investigating Officer Grace Makutsi. But Mma Ra...

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24 reviews

janne Cassidy

December 13, 2017

Having read all of this series of books I feel I know everyone personally. I love the details of their lives. Would love to share tea and cake with Mma Ramotswe although, sadly, not redbush tea ☕

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Sindy Lethaby

August 9, 2026

I've read and re read this series and it's just as much a pleasure as the first time I picked up the first book ❤️

Verna Macauley

June 26, 2018

Another great read. Can't wait for the next one.

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About the author

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.

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