The Great Hippopotamus Hotel

No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 25

By: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated by: Bianca Amato

In this latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith’s beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi take on an intriguing new case and uncover surprising truths.

In the rolling hills just outside Gaborone, surrounded by a grove of acacia trees, lies the Great Hippopotamus Hotel. With spacious rooms overlooking the Botswanan countryside and a fine and loyal staff, the hotel has served as a refuge to weary travelers for many years. But a sudden string of misfortunes threatens to ruin the hotel’s reputation. Food poisoning befalls an unlucky diner, laundry mysteriously disappears from the drying line, and a scorpion stings one of the guests. Mishap after mishap occurs, until it becomes apparent that these incidents are more than simple coincidences—something foul is afoot.

Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi are on the case to find out who could be responsible for these unfortunate events. Meanwhile, one of Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni’s most important clients has asked him to source a sports car, putting him in a ticklish position, as the man’s wife seems to be unaware of the purchase, and the client is taking great pains to keep it that way.

With a healthy dose of good humor and kindness, Mma Ramotswe and her associates must help restore the reputation of the hotel and prove that even the most difficult situations can be remedied with honesty and compassion.

©2024 Alexander McCall Smith (P)2024 Recorded Books

Another winner!

I love these books. I also love Africa and feel the love in this wonderful series.

Always a pleasant read

The LDA books are an escape for me, from the standard negative things you read in most books.

Life is like Peri Peri Chicken

It is delicious and there are always surprises. Not only is it a warm, happy tale. But there are so many life lessons on how to be a better person. I just love this series. I tend to listen to them over and over again.

The charm.

So relieved that the new narrator is as wonderful as Lisette Lacat!
Excellent in every way. She has a very soothing delivery.

I can't wait for #26!!

I worry when the narrator is not the wonderful Lisset Lacat, but, Bianca Amato is absolutely wonderful!! The story, is, as always, delightful, and funny, and charming.
I hope Alexander McCall Smith keeps writing forever!!!