Tea Time for the Traditionally Built (No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, #10)
by Alexander McCall Smith
Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 15K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 212 pages.
About Tea Time for the Traditionally Built
The latest installment of this universally beloved and best-selling series finds Precious Ramotswe in personal need of her own formidable detection talents . . . . Mma Ramotswe's ever-ready tiny white van has recently developed a rather disturbing noise. Of course, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni-her estimable husband and one of Botswana's most talented mechanics--is the man to turn to for help. But Precious suspects he might simply condemn the van and replace it with something more modern. Can she find a way to save her old friend? In the meantime, Mma Makutsi discovers that her old rival Violet Sephotho, who could not have gotten more than fifty percent on her typing final at the Botswana Secretarial College, has set her sights on none other than Mma Makutsi's fiance, Phuti Radiphuti. Can Mma Ramotswe's intuition save the day? Finally, the proprietor of a local football team has enlisted the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency to help explain its dreadful losing streak. The owner of the team is convinced he has a traitor in his midst. But how is Mma Ramotswe, who has never seen a football match in her life, going to discern who is throwing the game? Help, it turns out, may come from an unexpected quarter. There are few mysteries that can't be solved and fewer problems that can't be fixed when the irrepressible Precious Ramotswe puts her mind to them. A good cup of red bush tea might be the best solution of all.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alexander McCall Smith |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 212 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 4.11 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,001 |
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What genre is Tea Time for the Traditionally Built?
Tea Time for the Traditionally Built is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Tea Time for the Traditionally Built worth reading?
Based on 15K reader ratings, Tea Time for the Traditionally Built has an average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Tea Time for the Traditionally Built?
Tea Time for the Traditionally Built has 212 pages.
Who wrote Tea Time for the Traditionally Built?
Tea Time for the Traditionally Built was written by Alexander McCall Smith. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Tea Time for the Traditionally Built?
The ISBN-13 for Tea Time for the Traditionally Built is 9780375424500.0.
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