In this 12th book of the The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, an apprentice has gotten a girl pregnant, cattle are being poisoned, and Mma Ramotswe's beloved white van is on the prowl. Readers familiar with this series already know the potent mix of charm and whimsy that drive these plots. Mma Ramotswe's fans will not be disappointed by this, her latest outing.