'A treasure of a writer whose books deserve immediate devouring... The magnificent Mma Ramotswe acts on intuition and conamon sense. Intelligent without being educated, sophisticated without ever having left her country, sharp without malice, she is a delightful original and an evocative reminder of a calm, leisured way of life that still exists in parts of post-colonial Africa' Guardian
'Mma Ramotswe's essential decency shines through.., the fifth book in the Mma Ramotswe series, The Full Cupboard of Life is perhaps the most joyous one yet, and will surely win [McCall Smith] yet more legions of fans worldwide ... a story - of goodness, Africa and laughter - that everyone wants to hear' Scotsman
Mma Ramotswe, who became engaged to Mr J. L. B. Matekoni at the end of The No. I Ladies" Detective Agency, remains unmarried. She wonders when a day for the wedding will be named, but is anxious to avoid putting too much pressure on her fiance. For indeed he has other things on his mind - notably a frightening request made of him by Mma Potokwani, pushy matron of the Orphan Farm.
Mma Ramotswe herself has weighty matters to consider. She has been approached by a wealthy lady - whose fortune comes from successful hair-braiding salons - and has been asked to investigate several suitors. Are these men just interested in her money? This may be difficult to, find out, but Mma P, amotswe is, of course, a very intuitive lady...