Book 10 in the beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series

The one where Mma Makutsi has a love rival

Mma Makutsi's engagement to Phuti Radiphuti has progressed smoothly so far but suddenly there is trouble in the form of glamorous, empty-headed Violet Sephotho, who has set her sights on her former classmate's fiancé. Solving the amorous problems of her neighbours and clients is where Mma Ramotswe excels, but the world of football is decidedly less familiar - however, when the owner of the Kalahari Swoopers comes asking for the help of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency, she promises to find the traitor among the team's ranks.

'Witty' Guardian
'Charm' Independent

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BOOK 10 IN THE BELOVED NO.1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES

The one where Mma Makutsi has a love rival . . .

Mma Makutsi's engagement to Phuti Radiphuti has progressed smoothly so far, but suddenly there is trouble in the form of her glamorous, empty-headed rival Violet Sephotho. While solving the amorous problems of her neighbours and clients is where Mma Ramotswe excels, the world of football is decidedly less familiar - however, when the owner of the Kalahari Swoopers comes to the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, she promises to find the traitor among the team's ranks.

'Brims with good humor and compassion' Entertainment Weekly

'Totally addictive' Daily Mail

'McCall Smith has done it again' Washington Times

'These stories are a balm for readers' Irish Independent