Ramotswe notes that this is a particularly common problem where she lives. Domestic Abuse: Precious' ex-husband, jazz musician Note Mokoti, beat her so hard that she miscarried.Botswana is portrayed as a modern, fairly prosperous nation, albeit one still struggling with the AIDS crisis and a great deal of generational Culture Clash. Closet Geek: Mma Makutsi is a fan of superhero movies, though Mma Ramotswe thinks they're ridiculous.Since then, she has sworn off men and was perfectly happy being a single lady. Celibate Hero: Mma Ramotswe was married once, but it turned out poorly for her.The detective does this in the most convenient way possible: taking a photo of the two of them together. Be Careful What You Wish For: A woman comes to Mma Ramotswe trying to catch proof of her husband's womanizing ways.It seems that everyone in Botswana speaks stitled, formal, old-fashioned, and rather pompous English. Antiquated Linguistics: Can come across like this to native English speakers.A Minor Kidroduction: The first few chapters of the first book are from the perspective of Precious' late father, Obed Ramotswe.The Joy and Light Bus Company (coming October 2021).To the Land of Long Lost Friends (2019).The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine (2015).The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon (2013).The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection (2012).The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party (2011).Tea Time for the Traditionally Built (2009).In The Company of Cheerful Ladies (2004 also known as The Night-Time Dancer).The Kalahari Typing School for Men (2002).
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