Precious And Grace: The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency

Alexander McCall Smith, Little, Brown, £18.99

Dectective Precious Ramotswe and her partner Grace Makutsi are tested by a curious case. Each is convinced she is on the right track – but what if they are both wrong? Precious and Grace is an enchanting, gentle and humorous foray into human nature.

OUR VERDICT 9/10