second in the no. 1 ladies detective agency series, this book is just as good as the last. mma ramotswe not only takes on a few small cases but also a larger case with a missing person been gone over 20 years. this time around the story, though, she must deal with her new fiance, mr j.l.b. matekoni, and his very soft heart.

it's always hard for me to say which book in a series i like the best and it's no easier with the no. 1 ladies detective agency. each one is equally poignant and well-written. i only wish that they were longer. i've delayed writing this entry because i actually finished this book two weeks ago! i'm reading the next book in the series and taking it much slower this time around. it's better for me to actually sit back and enjoy them, rather than run through them super quick.