How to Raise an Elephant Hardcover - 2020

Pantheon Books, 2020. Hardcover. Very Good/ Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.The spine remains undamaged. In this latest installment in the cherished No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe must balance family obligations with the growing needs of one of Charlie's pet projects.   Precious Ramotswe loves her dependable old van. Yes, it sometimes takes a b it longer to get going now, and it has developed some quirks over the years , but it has always gotten the job done. This time, though, the world--and Charlie--may be asking too much of it, for when he borrows the beloved vehi cle, he returns it damaged. And, to make matters worse, the interior seems to have acquired an earthy smell that even Precious can't identify.   But the olfactory issue is not the only mystery that needs solving. Mma Ram otswe is confronted by a distant relative, Blessing, who 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. Still, Mma Ramotswe is confident that the solutio ns to all of these difficulties are there to be discovered--as long as she is led by kindness, grace, and logic and can rely on the counsel of her fri ends and loved ones. About the Author ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH is the author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency novels and of a number of other series and stand-alone books. His works have been translated into more than forty languages and have been best sellers throu.