The Colors of All the Cattle

I was at the library and I saw a book that I thought that I didn't read so I grabbed it and check it out.  I wasn't sure that it was the next in the series or even one that I hadn't read but I was excited to get home and find that it was!  I had read that last book and I get to enjoy this book right away.  The Colors of All the Cattle: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (19) (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series) by Alexander McCall Smith is the 19th book in the series and I have read all the books.

In this latest installment of the beloved and best-selling No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Precious Ramotswe finds herself running for office—much to her dismay.

When Mma Potokwane suggests to Mma Ramotswe that she run for a seat on the Gaborone City Council, Mma Ramotswe is at first reluctant. But when she learns that developers plan to build the flashy Big Fun Hotel next to a graveyard, she allows herself to be persuaded. Her opponent is none other than Mma Makutsi’s old nemesis, Violet Sephotho, who is in the pocket of the hotel developers. Although Violet is intent on using every trick in the book to secure her election, Mma Ramotswe refuses to guarantee anything beyond what she can deliver; hence her slogan: “I can’t promise anything—but I shall do my best.”

Meanwhile, Mma Ramotswe has acquired a new client: one of her late father’s old friends, who was the victim of a hit-and-run accident. Charlie volunteers to be the lead investigator in the case to prove he’s ready to be more than an apprentice, as well as to impress a new girlfriend. With Charlie’s inquiries landing him in hot water and Election Day fast approaching, Mma Ramotswe will have to call upon her good humor and gen­erosity of spirit to help the community navigate these thorny issues, and to prove that honesty and compassion will always carry the day.

I love this series and all the books in it so it is great to get to read the next book in the series.  I was excited to find out what trouble Mma Ramotswe was going to get into during this book.  They were quickly given a case that was given to Charlie to solve because he knew someone that might be able to help.  It turns out that it always brings Mma Ramotswe make into the detecting because other things go wrong.  At the same time, Mma Ramotswe is being pressured into running for public office.  She isn't feeling good about it but Mma Potokwane is pressuring her to follow through.  It is a fun and interesting book that brings back the old nemesis Violet Sephotho. You have to pick up the book to find out what happens.  I hope that you check out this book and all the others in the series to see for yourself.