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Blue Shoes and Happiness (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 7) Paperback
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- “Creases to the cover close to the spine from reading. Clean pages and a tight binding.”
- ISBN
- 9781400075713
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1400075718
ISBN-13
9781400075713
eBay Product ID (ePID)
62992292
Product Key Features
Book Title
Blue Shoes and Happiness
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Contemporary Women, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators, Humorous / General
Publication Year
2007
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Enchanting." -- The New York Times Book Review "Readers will find happiness and remember it too, long after closing Blue Shoes. "-- USA Today "Smith's detours to such simple truths, combined with his . . . dry sense of humor make each of these 'detective' stories a delight. Blue Shoes and Happiness is at once a humble and ambitious title and emblematic of Smith's accomplishment with these sweet, unassuming tales."-- The Columbus Dispatch, "Enchanting." -The New York Times Book Review "Readers will find happiness and remember it too, long after closingBlue Shoes."-USA Today "Smith's detours to such simple truths, combined with his . . . dry sense of humor make each of these 'detective' stories a delight.Blue Shoes and Happinessis at once a humble and ambitious title and emblematic of Smith's accomplishment with these sweet, unassuming tales."-The Columbus Dispatch, "Enchanting." - The New York Times Book Review "Readers will find happiness and remember it too, long after closing Blue Shoes. "- USA Today "Smith's detours to such simple truths, combined with his . . . dry sense of humor make each of these 'detective' stories a delight. Blue Shoes and Happiness is at once a humble and ambitious title and emblematic of Smith's accomplishment with these sweet, unassuming tales."- The Columbus Dispatch, Praise forIn the Company of Cheerful Ladies: National Bestseller "Beloved Botswana sleuth Precious Ramotswe is back and better than ever in this sixth entry in McCall Smith's bestselling series. . . . By turns laugh-out-loud funny and quietly profound, these life-affirming mysteries are fine company, indeed." Booklist, starred review "Like clove oil on a bad tooth, McCall Smith's fiction acts on cynicism as an effective, old-fashioned balm." The Globe and Mail "May be the most compelling of the lot. . . . It begins with an incident that crystallizes McCall Smith's skill. Ultimately it is a matter of petty thievery, but his handling of it dramatizes the moral underpinnings of these books. . . . [Mma Ramotswe's] strength and the source of her enormous appeal is her understanding of the human heart, and her willingness to confront its perfidies." New York Daily News "These books offer a sunnily lit window into another world, along with a modicum of relief from certain aspects of modern Western culture. They never descend into mere escapism, though. A few hours spent with Precious Ramotswe and her friends is always time well spent." St. Louis Post-Dispatch "[The] sixth entry in McCall Smith's consistently delightful series. . . Amid the hilarious scenarios and quiet revelations are luminous descriptions of Botswana, land of wide-open spaces and endless blue skies." Publishers Weekly, starred review
Series Volume Number
7
Dewey Decimal
823/.914
Synopsis
Fans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe--with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi--navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. Life is good for Mma Ramotswe as she sets out with her usual resolve to solve people's problems, heal their misfortunes, and untangle the mysteries that make life interesting. And life is never dull on Tlokweng Road. A new and rather too brusque advice columnist is appearing in the local paper. Then, a cobra is found in the offices of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Recently, the Mokolodi Game Preserve manager feels an infectious fear spreading among his workers, and a local doctor may be falsifying blood pressure readings. To further complicate matters, Grace Makutsi may have scared off her own fiancé. Mma Ramotswe, however, is always up to the challenge. And Blue Shoes and Happiness will not fail to entertain Alexander McCall Smith's oldest fans and newest converts with its great wit, charm, and great good will., Fans around the world adore the bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and its proprietor, Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's premier lady detective. In this charming series, Mma Ramotswe--with help from her loyal associate, Grace Makutsi--navigates her cases and her personal life with wisdom, good humor, and the occasional cup of tea. Life is good for Mma Ramotswe as she sets out with her usual resolve to solve people's problems, heal their misfortunes, and untangle the mysteries that make life interesting. And life is never dull on Tlokweng Road. A new and rather too brusque advice columnist is appearing in the local paper. Then, a cobra is found in the offices of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Recently, the Mokolodi Game Preserve manager feels an infectious fear spreading among his workers, and a local doctor may be falsifying blood pressure readings. To further complicate matters, Grace Makutsi may have scared off her own fianc . Mma Ramotswe, however, is always up to the challenge. And Blue Shoes and Happiness will not fail to entertain Alexander McCall Smith's oldest fans and newest converts with its great wit, charm, and great good will.
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- t***c (42)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWhat a great experience. Michael 537 immediately responded to my purchase & the book was sent out right away. I received the book in 6 days, which included a weekend. That is lighting-fast for a book. The packaging was the finest I've ever seen for a book. The book was excellent condition, better than advertised, & it was even a signed copy. I shopped around and this was the best price I could find. This is a seller aiming to please,& I'm very pleased!This Heres A Good'un Hardcover Book By Bill Brett 1983 (#225022939191)
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- 01 Aug, 2018
About the lives of 3 endearing people of Botswana and the challenges they face in their intertwined personal and professional lives.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books
- 04 Mar, 2025
This is a very light, fast read.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: mtwyouth
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Michael537's StoreFront Treasures
99.8% positive Feedback•25K items sold
Registered as a private sellerThereby, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
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- t***c (42)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWhat a great experience. Michael 537 immediately responded to my purchase & the book was sent out right away. I received the book in 6 days, which included a weekend. That is lighting-fast for a book. The packaging was the finest I've ever seen for a book. The book was excellent condition, better than advertised, & it was even a signed copy. I shopped around and this was the best price I could find. This is a seller aiming to please,& I'm very pleased!This Heres A Good'un Hardcover Book By Bill Brett 1983 (#225022939191)
- 6***2 (711)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe shipping was FREE! The item was shipped promptly so it arrived well before the promised date. The packaging was so as to prevent and/or minimize damage and/or loss. The item arrives as described making it a great value to add to my collection. The seller's communication was outstanding. Thank you for an excellent transaction!
- o***- (8)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived as described, timely delivery, well packaged and protected, good value, good communication with very knowledgeable seller; would gladly do business with this seller again !!Track and Field News I JULY 1971 Steve Prefontaine Pictures (#326241663176)