The House of Unexpected Sisters

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Lisette Lecat

Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

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 await our intrepid proprietress in the course of her inquiries. Mma Ramotswe is puzzled when she happens to hear of a local nurse named Mingie Ramotswe. She thought she knew everybody by the name of Ramotswe and that they were all related. Who is this mystery lady? Then she is alerted by Mma Potokwani that an unpleasant figure from her past has recently been spotted in town. Mma Ramotswe does her best to avoid the man, but it seems that he may have returned to Botswana specifically to seek her out. 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.

©2017 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2017 Recorded Books

Another Charming, Poignant Tale of Beloved Botswana

If you are a fan of The Number One Agency stories, this is one of the best. A wistful tale with subtle twists; with moments of sadness and conflict; and featuring the characters one cares much about in spite of—or due to —their flaws. It is magnificently read by a women who now has given me the correct pronunciation for the family names and villages in Botswana. I am a Midwesterner, so at first it was a bit distracting since her enunciation and pacing was so different than I heard it in my head. But as I became accustomed to it, it was another beautiful lullaby as he pacing and unfolding of the story itself. I loved hearing this book. And I especially applaud the actor behind the new voice in my head.

Entertaining and comforting story

There is something about this storyline, no exciting reveals or surprises but so easy to listen to. It’s a slow read/listen but you are still drawn in. I find this series very comforting.

Series is great

I have been a fan of A McCall Smith a very long time and enjoy almost all of his Novels. This one doesn’t disappoint. One can feel the love he has for Africa in the #1 Ladies Detective Agency Series and for these remarkable characters.

I loved this one!

I finished it way too soon. All the characters are present, and there is a lot of interesting interaction!

completely delightful

Where does The House of Unexpected Sisters rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Once again, Alexander McCall Smith delights with his ladies detective agency series. His characters are gently humorous but very wise and kind. He writes with seeming simplicity, but so skillfully that you can almost smell the dust and hear the sounds of Botswana. The Ladies Detective Agency stories are always a treat.

What about Lisette Lecat’s performance did you like?

Lisette Lecat is an amazing narrator. Her interpretation exactly fits the tone and tempo of the book. She is talented in conveying emotion and personalities, and her mild use of dialect imparts the sense of the characters without being difficult to understand, nor does it become tiresome.

Any additional comments?

The Ladies Detective Agency books always end happily, with satisfactory outcomes, but always with surprising twists. The kindness and wisdom of Precious, and the integrity of "traditional Botswanian values" always lift my spirit.

Heartwarming and explosive

I'm glad that Mma Ramotswe has discovered her unexpected sisters and also discovered some truths about her family and her daddy. I also love the understated truths about her sisters and of Mma Ramotswe's acceptance of them all

What a wonderful experience

Once again I have traveled to Botswana... Alexander McCall Smith never disappoints and Lisette Lecat has the voice if an angel ❤️❤️❤️

Love the life lessons

This was the first No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency novel I've listened to. I'm glad I read many of the previous books simply for the ability to keep the characters straight. Once again, Alexander McCall Smith writes with humor and life lessons. There seem to be no end of problems that are insurmountable for Mma Ramotswe. She finds little fault with everyone and takes all of life in stride seeing the goodness in everything around her including the traditionally built. We should all take a few lessons about humility and honor from Precious!

Beautiful

The entire No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series is SO well done. The combination of Alexander McCall Smith’s writing and Lisette Lecat’s narration makes each journey we take with Mma Ramotswe a gentle glide into the very heart of Botswana. AMS’s insight into the human psyche is unrivaled; his characters, though fictitious, remind one of the best and noblest possibilities within each of us.

Warm and delightful as usual with surprisingly new tugs on the heartstrings

This was excellent! I keep wondering how this series will continue with new and interesting revelations when the writer writes so well I think I already know everything there is to know about them.

There’s the usual vivid descriptions of Botswana and life there, authentic humor infused throughout but this time things come close to home for Mma. Ramotswe and the discoveries and conflicted wrestling of her heart drew me in. I was surprised by how progressive Mma Ramotswe turned out to be and indeed the book as it even delved into issues that are on the forefront of today’s cultural discussions of love and tolerance. There were definite tearjerker moments!

Another great installment and I’m looking forward to the next!

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