In this latest installment in the endlessly entertaining series, Precious Ramotswe faces problems both personal and professional.<br>&#160;<br>The first is the potential demise of an old friend, her tiny white van. Recently, it has developed a rather troubling knock, but she dare not consult the estimable Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni for fear he may condemn the vehicle.&#160; Meanwhile, her talented assistant Mma Makutsi is plagued by the reappearance of her nemesis, Violet Sephotho, who has taken a job at the Double Comfort Furniture store whose proprietor is none other than Phuti Radiphuti, Mma Makutsi&rsquo;s fiancé.&#160; Finally, the No. 1 Ladies&rsquo; Detective Agency has been hired to explain the unexpected losing streak of a local football club, the Kalahari Swoopers.&#160; But with Mma Ramotswe on the case, it seems certain that everything will be resolved satisfactorily.