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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: Book 1

The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency

by Alexander McCall Smith

This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith’s widely acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to “help people with problems in their lives.” Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a... (more)

Assassins at Ospreys

by R. T. Raichev

Praise for R.T. Raichev: "Fascinating."-Lady Antonia Fraser, author of the Jemima Shore series "Agatha Christie fans will find much to like in this traditional whodunit."- Publishers Weekly "Antonia Darcy is a terrific sleuth, and Raichev is a very clever writer, indeed."- Booklist "Fans of cozies will love the light touch."- Kirkus Reviews Mystery writer Antonia Darcy and her husband, Major Hugh Payne,... (more)

The Poisoning in the Pub

by Simon Brett

Simon Brett worked as a producer in radio and television before taking up writing full time. He is married with three grown-up children and lives in an Agatha Christie-style village on the South Downs. This is the tenth novel in the popular Fethering series.