We welcome one of the UK’s most prolific storytellers, as he celebrates 25 years since the indomitable Mma Precious Ramotswe burst onto the scene in the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency – Botswana’s premier detective agency is as busy as ever, with no shortage of sensitive situations requiring Mma Ramotswe’s keen eye and discerning input. McCall Smith has sold over 40 million copies of his novels including the 44 Scotland Street and Sunday Philosophy Club series, and continues to delight his many millions of readers. Talking to Julia Wheeler.

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