The Good Husband of Zebra Drive (No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, #8)
by Alexander McCall Smith
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 18.3K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 213 pages.
About The Good Husband of Zebra Drive
THE NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 8Fans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the basis of the HBO TV show, and its proprietor Precious Ramotswe, Botswana’s premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, and good humor—not to mention help from her loyal assistant, Grace Makutsi, and the occasional cup of tea.In the life of Precious Ramotswe–a woman duly proud of her fine traditional build– there is rarely a dull moment, and in the latest installment in the universally beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series there is much happening on Zebra Drive and Tlokweng Road. Mma Ramotswe is experiencing staffing difficulties. First Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni asks to be put in charge of a case involving an errant husband. But can a man investigate such matters as successfully as the number one lady detective can? Then she has a minor falling-out with her assistant, Mma Makutsi, who decides to leave the agency, taking the 97 percent she received on her typing final from the Botswana Secretarial College with her. Along the way, Mma Ramotswe is asked to investigate a couple of tricky cases. Will she be able to explain an unexpected series of deaths at the hospital in Mochudi? And what about the missing office supplies at a local printing company? These are the types of questions that she is uniquely well suited to answer.In the end, whatever happens, Mma Ramotswe knows she can count on Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, who stands for all that is solid and true in a shifting world. And there is always her love for Botswana, a country of which she is justifiably proud.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alexander McCall Smith |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 213 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 4.06 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,329 |
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What genre is The Good Husband of Zebra Drive?
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Good Husband of Zebra Drive worth reading?
Based on 18.3K reader ratings, The Good Husband of Zebra Drive has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Good Husband of Zebra Drive?
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive has 213 pages.
Who wrote The Good Husband of Zebra Drive?
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive was written by Alexander McCall Smith. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for The Good Husband of Zebra Drive?
The ISBN-13 for The Good Husband of Zebra Drive is 9780375422740.0.
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