The main detective, Mma Ramotswe, is a Motswana woman who is the protagonist in the series and whose story is told in … See more

Per Kirkus Reviews, the early novels in this series had their American publication later than in the UK, which published the first in 1998, the second in 2000, and the third, Morality for Beautiful Girls, in 2001. The first three novel… See more

The novels are as much about the adventures and foibles of different characters as they are about solving mysteries. Each novel in the series follows on from the previous one as to setting and plot. McCal… See more

• Mma Precious Ramotswe, the first female private investigator in Botswana. She is a 'traditionally built' Motswana heroine and the protagonist of the series. After a disaster marriage to Note Mokoti and the loss of their child, … See more

The books are set in various towns and cities in Botswana, including Gaborone, Mochudi, Molepolole and Francistown.
• Women in traditional vs. nontraditional occupations, and feminism
• Rural way of life in … See more

1. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (1998)
2. Tears of the Giraffe (2000)
3. Morality for Beautiful Girls (2001)
4. The Kalahari Typing School for Men (2002)… See more