The House of Unexpected Sisters is a novel written by Alexander McCall Smith, published in 2017. It is the eighteenth book in the popular No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, which follows the adventures of Precious Ramotswe, the owner of the detective agency in Gaborone, Botswana.

The story begins with Mma Ramotswe receiving an unexpected visitor at her office – a woman who claims to be her biological sister. This revelation comes as a shock to Mma Ramotswe, who had always believed that she was an only child. As she tries to come to terms with this new information, she also takes on several new cases, including one involving a young boy who has gone missing and another involving a woman who suspects her husband of infidelity.

As Mma Ramotswe delves deeper into these cases, she also reflects on her own life and relationships. She considers her marriage to Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, her friendship with her assistant detective Mma Makutsi, and her complicated relationship with her newly-discovered sister.

Throughout the novel, McCall Smith weaves together themes of family, love, and forgiveness. He also provides vivid descriptions of Botswana’s landscape and culture, highlighting the country’s unique traditions and values.

Overall, The House of Unexpected Sisters is a heartwarming and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series as well as readers who enjoy stories about family and community.

The House of Unexpected Sisters

• By: Alexander McCall Smith
• Narrated by: Lisette Lecat

Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi are approached by their part-time colleague, Mr. Polopetsi, with a troubling story: A woman, accused of being rude to a valued customer, has been wrongly dismissed from her job at an office furniture store. Never one to let an act of injustice go unanswered, Mma Ramotswe begins to investigate but soon discovers unexpected information that causes her to reluctantly change her views about the case.

Other surprises are waiting for our intrepid hostess in the process of finding out. Mma Ramotswe was confused when she overheard about a local nurse named Mingie Ramotswe. She thinks she knows everyone named Ramotswe and they are all related. Who is this mysterious woman? She is then warned by Mma Potokwani that an unpleasant figure from her past has recently been discovered in town. Mma Ramotswe tries her best to avoid the man, but it looks like he may have returned to Botswana specifically to look for her. What could he want from her?

With the generosity and good humor that guide all her endeavors, Mma Ramotswe will untangle these questions for herself and for her loved ones, ultimately bringing to light important truths about friendship and family – both the one you’re born with and the one you choose.

Every book is a wonderful, peaceful, sane experience. Slightly different, some with a bit of life’s comedy, all with insightful observations of people, and beautiful descriptions that light up our virtual senses.

 

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