No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

THE NINETEENTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES'' DETECTIVE AGENCY SERIES

The one with the election . . .

When Ramotswe enters politics to oppose the construction of the dubious-sounding ''Big Fun Hotel'', her opponent turns out to be local troublemaker, Violet Sephotho. But the general air of excitement cannot eclipse important matters of detection. Charlie, assigned a mysterious hit-and-run case, strives to prove his worth to his superiors as well as Queenie-Queenie, the woman who has captured his heart.

Mma Makutsi is meanwhile in danger of being outwitted by a local bigwig property developer.

Twists and turns abound in the latest adventures from the No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency.