The Full Cupboard of Life by Alexander McCall Smith audiobook

The Full Cupboard of Life

By Alexander McCall Smith
Read by Lisette Lecat

Recorded Books, Recorded Books, Inc.

The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency: Book 5

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • 2 Formats: Library CD
  • 2 Formats: MP3 CD

  • ISBN: 9781665013192

  • ISBN: 9798212002226

Runtime: 7.67 Hours
Category: Fiction/Mystery & Detective
Audience: Adult
Language: English
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Summary

Summary

Winner of the 2003 Saga Award for Wit

Winner of the 2005 Audie Award for Best Solo Narration-Female

New York Times best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith's critically acclaimed No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series continues in this engaging book that won the first ever Saga Award for Wit, given to the wittiest British book of the year. Mma Ramotswe has been engaged to Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni for quite some time, yet still they have no wedding date. And now Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni has other things on his mind. He has been tricked into performing a parachute jump to benefit charity. The cupboard of life is full indeed in this charming, gently funny novel.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Soothing…Full of authentic African touches. New readers can start here…and enjoy a plot even more inventive than the earlier ones.” —People
“[The] prose is gentle, easing the reader through Ramotswe’s world of crimes of virtue and social misdemeanors.” —Time
“Brims with the same old-fashioned charm as its lovely predecessors...An engaging read.” —Entertainment Weekly
“Addictive…Our reviewer was so entertained, she bought the rest of the series.” —Marie Claire
“Enthralling…[Mma Ramotswe] is someone readers can’t help but love.,,A well-told story.” —USA Today
“Delightful…The warm humanity…is what brings readers back…There is a simplicity and lyricism in [the] language that brings out the profound importance of…everyday revelations.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“The Full Cupboard of Life is a treasure of wit and wisdom.” —Dallas Morning News

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Author

Author Bio: Alexander McCall Smith

Author Bio: Alexander McCall Smith

Sir Alexander McCall Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of over 120 novels, including the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie series, 44 Scotland Street novels, Corduroy Mansions series, the Perfect Passion Company novels, and more. He has also written stand-alone novels, books for children, and nonfiction works. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the American Academy of Arts Medal for Literature, the Lifetime Award of the Scottish cultural organization, the Saltire Society, the UK Author of the Year Award, and honorary degrees from thirteen universities in Europe and North America.

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Details

Details

Available Formats : Library CD, MP3 CD
Category: Fiction/Mystery & Detective
Runtime: 7.67
Audience: Adult
Language: English

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