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McCall Smith, Alexander. The full cupboard of life / Alexander McCall Smith. New York : Pantheon Books, 2003. 0375422188 Ages 12+ Reading the Full Cupboard of Life, the fifth installment of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, is like sitting down to a sweet, rich cup of bush tea with an old friend. In this meeting we find Mma Ramotswe has marriage on her mind. She is investigating the motives of the suitors of Mma Holonga, a wealthy businesswoman client. Precious is also wondering when Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni will carry though with his intentions to marry her. There are subplots involving a parachute jump and crooked mechanics. Readers in far away countries also get a glimpse into the traditional ways of old Botswana. Brew yourself a cup of bush tea (rooibos) and catch up with old friends.
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McCall Smith, Alexander. The full cupboard of life / Alexander McCall Smith. New York : Pantheon Books, 2003. 0375422188 Ages 12+

Reading the Full Cupboard of Life, the fifth installment of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, is like sitting down to a sweet, rich cup of bush tea with an old friend. In this meeting we find Mma Ramotswe has marriage on her mind. She is investigating the motives of the suitors of Mma Holonga, a wealthy businesswoman client. Precious is also wondering when Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni will carry though with his intentions to marry her. There are subplots involving a parachute jump and crooked mechanics. Readers in far away countries also get a glimpse into the traditional ways of old Botswana. Brew yourself a cup of bush tea (rooibos) and catch up with old friends.

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