Return to Botswana for the twenty-sixth installment in the multi-million copy bestselling and perennially adored No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith. This paperback edition invites readers back to an oasis of courtesy and peace in southern Africa, where Precious Ramotswe navigates complex human relationships with her characteristic tact and kindness.

• The story unfolds as the rains approach, focusing on Mma Potokwani, matron of a children's home and friend of Precious Ramotswe, concerning flourishing pumpkins.
• Mr J.L.B. Matekoni becomes involved with Mr Freddie Mogorosi, a motor trade figure, leading to a perilous fishing trip on a dam inhabited by crocodiles.
• Mma Ramotswe investigates what initially appears to be a simple case of suspected infidelity, which reveals a surprising twist where the husband may also have a lover.
• The narrative emphasizes the kindness and courtesy found in Botswana, offering reassurance amidst a sometimes unhappy world.

This is Book 26 in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

• Author: McCall Smith, Alexander
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: September 3, 2026
• Print Length: 224 pages
• ISBN-10: 0349147728
• ISBN-13: 978-0349147727
• Dimensions: 126 x 198 x 22mm (12.6 x 19.8 x 2.2 cm)
• Weight: 505g

Join Mma Ramotswe in this latest adventure where tact and kindness are essential tools for solving the mysteries of the heart in Botswana.