The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party is the twelfth installment in the popular *No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency* series written by Alexander McCall Smith. Published in 2011, this novel continues the story of Mma Precious Ramotswe, the owner of Botswana’s only female detective agency, as she navigates through various mysteries and personal challenges.

Set in the picturesque African country of Botswana, the book follows Mma Ramotswe and her loyal assistant, Mma Grace Makutsi, as they tackle a new case while also preparing for a joyous occasion – the wedding of their good friend, Phuti Radiphuti. However, amidst the excitement and preparations for the wedding, a troubling incident occurs that threatens to disrupt the harmony of their lives.

The story begins with Mma Ramotswe receiving a puzzling case from a client named Mr. Polopetsi. He seeks her help in finding his missing cousin, who has mysteriously disappeared after getting involved with a dubious preacher. As Mma Ramotswe delves into the investigation, she uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that extends beyond just one missing person.

Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi is faced with her own set of challenges. She is struggling to balance her work at the detective agency with her new role as a mother to her baby boy. Additionally, she finds herself at odds with her opinionated maid, who constantly questions her decisions and parenting abilities.

As the wedding day approaches, tensions rise when Phuti’s aunt objects to his marriage to Mma Ramotswe’s associate, Mma Makutsi. This conflict adds an extra layer of complexity to an already eventful time for everyone involved. Amidst these personal struggles and professional investigations, Mma Ramotswe and her team must rely on their wit, intuition, and unwavering determination to solve the mysteries that come their way.

The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party is a heartwarming and engaging novel that explores themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of human relationships. Through his vivid descriptions and insightful storytelling, Alexander McCall Smith captures the essence of Botswana’s culture and its people, while also addressing important social issues prevalent in the country.

Overall, this book offers a delightful blend of mystery, humor, and profound observations about life. It continues to showcase McCall Smith’s talent for creating memorable characters and crafting compelling narratives that keep readers captivated until the very end.

• The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party

• The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Book 12
• By: Alexander McCall Smith
• Narrated by: Lisette Lecat

This 12th entry from Alexander McCall Smith’s New York Times bestselling series introduces the humanity and unparalleled intelligence that defined Precious Ramotswe. While both Precious and Grace Makutsi are baffled by prophetic dreams, life goes on at the 1st Ladies Detective Agency. Precious finds herself investigating a rural jealousy case, in when Grace was getting closer to her wedding.

This is like the last novel of the series. If so, it’s over as well as it started. If you’re a fan and haven’t seen the BBC series based on some of the first episodes, you should look it up. It was filmed in Botswana and has a very good script.

Lisette Lecat told this story beautifully. She gets all the names and accents right because she’s from South Africa. Alexander McCall Smith creates stories that make you feel like they’re old friends and you’re just stopping by. I hope there is a 13 book in this series. She got her little white van back in this story.

Alexander McCall Smith is my favorite author, and this most recent book in the #1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series didn’t disappoint. Full of beauty, joy, humor and love. And, of course, Lisette Lecat is the perfect storyteller. She really brought the whole book to life. I cannot rate this series (nor all McCall Smith’s books).

Listening to these books is like visiting old friends. I love these characters and their lives. I can’t wait to see each new book to see what the girls are up to.

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