Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Anchor (2005)
198 pages
Genre: Mystery
Mma. Ramotswe has been thinking about her engagement to Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni. She fears that she will forever be known as "that engaged woman". However, she understands that a man cannot be pressured into marriage. Especially when he has many things on his mind. It seems this is the case with Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni.
Mma. Potokwani has summoned Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni to the Orphan Farm once again. She knows that he is always willing to help out the orphans. This time, however, she has an outrageous request. Even so, Mr. J.LB. Matekoni can't seem to say no. Along with this, he has let his love of vehicles get him into a sticky situation.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency has been hired to choose a husband for a wealthy owner of hair-braiding salons. The woman has narrowed the selection to four candidates. But which of them is only after her money? Mma. Ramotswe is on the case and will soon discover who is sincere.
I always enjoy time spent with Mma. Ramotswe and the other characters that make up her world. Their lives continue to unfold in this story which focuses mostly on Mma. Ramotswe and Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni. I love the simplicity of their lives and the beauty and richness of their surrounding land. The virtues of men and woman are explored and traditional values are highlighted. My favorite thing about Mma. Ramotswe is her common sense and her ability to point out bad behavior when she sees it.
One of the themes in this story is accepting human nature and knowing when to keep your mouth shut. But also understanding how to encourage someone else with your words. As usual, everything is resolved by the end of the story, but this one ends with a surprise!
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