The colors of all the cattle
McCall Smith, Alexander
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Precious Ramotswe dips her toe into the world of politics in the newest addition to the beloved and best-selling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. When Mma Potokwane suggests to Mma Ramotswe that she run for a seat on the City Council
Mma Ramotswe is at first unsure. But when she learns about the proposed construction of the flashy Big Fun Hotel next to a graveyard
she allows herself to be persuaded. Her opponent is none other than 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 promise anything beyond what she can deliver--hence her slogan: "I can't promise anything--but I shall do my best." To everyone's surprise
she wins. As it turns out
politics does not agree with Mma Ramotswe. Though everyone is supportive
she eventually resigns. She thinks there will be a new election
but she discovers that the rules state that in such an event
the runner-up automatically takes the seat. Violet is triumphant
and sure that she will get the Big Fun Hotel planning application through without a hitch. But Mma Makutsi and Mma Potokwane are not about to make it easy for her. Through it all
Mma Ramotswe uses her good humor and generosity of spirit to help the community navigate divisive issues
and proves that honesty and compassion will always carry the day.
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