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How to raise an elephant / Alexander McCall Smith.

McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948- (author.).

Summary:

"The next book in the perennially adored No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series sees Precious Ramotswe calling upon all her maternal instincts when she's faced with a two-ton case. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but can Mma Ramotswe and the rest of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency come together to raise a pipsqueak pachyderm? We may find out in this novel. We may not. Who can say?"-- Provided by publisher.

Precious Ramotswe loves her dependable old van. When Charlie borrows the beloved vehicle he returns it damaged. And, to make matters worse, the interior seems to have acquired an earthy smell that even Precious can't identify. Meanwhile a distant relative, Blessing, asks for help with an ailing cousin. The help requested is of a distinctly pecuniary nature, which makes both Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni and Mma Makutsi suspicious. And there is no peace at home, either, as the new neighbors are airing their marital grievances rather loudly. -- adapted from jacket.

Record details

ISBN: 9781524749361
ISBN: 1524749362
Physical Description: 242 pages ; 25 cm.
Edition: First United States edition.
Publisher: New York : Pantheon Books, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

General Note:

Sequel to: To the land of long lost friends.

"Originally published in hardcover in Great Britain by Little, Brown, an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group, a Hachette U.K. company, London , in 2020" -- Title page verso.