I thought the author stopped writing these. There are so many of the "Women's Detective Agency" set in Africa, that I thought he abandoned these characters. I happened on this by chance and what at great chance it turned out to be. I really liked linking up with the characters again and finding out how the relationships and interrelationships have progressed.

The main character, Isabel Dalhousie, continues to meddle into things that she has no business meddling, even though she has the best intentions. She is a very human character, which is why I think I like her so much. Very strong, independent in her business life, but very insecure in her personal life. Therefore, while she is not the "perfect" woman, she is a woman that can be admired and that you can easily identify with.

Very good book.