Alexander McCall Smith The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: Life's Little Treats

This is the fifth book in the beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith, following the adventures of Precious Ramotswe, a Botswana detective who is a beacon of positive wisdom and goodness in the modern world. In this novel, Precious is enjoying her holiday but when she gets a call from her assistant, Mma Makutsi, she knows she’s not fully able to abandon her responsibilities. She’s called back to her office by the mystery of a missing client and finds herself involved in a complicated problem involving a valuable painting that threatens the lives of those she cares most about. What follows is a fascinating tale of discovery and realization, a journey into truth, and a moving example of the deep and special connection that exists between human beings. This book is a perfect choice for anyone who enjoys lighthearted mystery novels that promote kindness, wisdom and humor.