The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Books in Order

by Alexander McCall Smith #326 most popular 17 books · 1998–2017

series of books by Alexander McCall Smith

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

1998 · Alexander McCall Smith

This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series follows Precious Ramotswe, a clever and engaging woman who…
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Tears of the Giraffe

2000 · Alexander McCall Smith

Tears of the Giraffe is the second book in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith. Set in Botswana, the novel follows…
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Morality for beautiful girls

2002 · Alexander McCall Smith

Published in 1998, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency introduced Precious Ramotswe, the confident and witty owner of Botswana's only detective…
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The Kalahari Typing School for Men

2002 · Alexander McCall Smith

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is a bestselling series featuring Mma Precious Ramotswe, a confident and skilled detective in Botswana. In the…
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The full cupboard of life

2003 · Alexander McCall Smith

This book is the fifth in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. It takes place in Gaborone, Botswana, and follows Mma Ramotswe and her friends.…
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In the Company of Cheerful Ladies

2004 · Alexander McCall Smith

In the Company of Cheerful Ladies is the sixth book in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith. The novel is set in…
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Blue shoes and happiness

2006 · Alexander McCall Smith

In the seventh book of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, the office of Precious Ramotswe is disturbed by the unexpected presence of a cobra.…
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The Good Husband of Zebra Drive

2007 · Alexander McCall Smith

The Good Husband of Zebra Drive is the eighth book in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith. The novel is set in…
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The miracle at Speedy Motors

2008 · Alexander McCall Smith

In the latest book of the series, Precious Ramotswe continues her work as a detective, helping people with their problems while enjoying life's…
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Tea time for the traditionally built

2009 · Alexander McCall Smith

The latest book in the best-selling series follows Precious Ramotswe as she faces personal challenges. Her tiny white van makes a strange noise, and…
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The Double Comfort Safari Club

2010 · Alexander McCall Smith

In this latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith's beloved series, Precious Ramotswe faces challenges involving mistaken identity and unexpected…
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The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party

2011 · Alexander McCall Smith

Precious and Grace set out to reclaim a van that appeared in a prophetic dream. Along the way, they assist an apprentice of Phuti Radiphuti in…
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The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection

2012 · Alexander McCall Smith

Precious Ramotswe returns in a 2012 novel by Alexander McCall Smith. She is called to solve a mysterious disciplinary issue at her adopted daughter's…
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The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon

2013 · Alexander McCall Smith

The latest book in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series follows Mma Ramotswe as she investigates problems at the Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon.…
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The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café

2014 · Alexander McCall Smith

The Handsome Man's De Luxe Café is the fifteenth mystery novel in the No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith, published in…
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Precious and Grace

2017 · Alexander McCall Smith

Precious and Grace is a 2017 book by Alexander McCall Smith. It is book 17 of the series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
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The House Of Unexpected Sisters

2017 · Alexander McCall Smith

Precious Ramotswe, the protagonist of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, investigates a case involving a woman wrongfully fired from her job.…
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