Mma Ramotswe who became engaged to Mr JLB Matekoni at the end of the first book is still engaged She wonders when a day for the wedding will be named but she is anxious to avoid putting too much pressure on her fiance For indeed he has other things on his mind
- notably a frightening request made from him by Mma Potokwani pushy matron of the Orphan Farm Mma Ramotswe herself has weighty matters on her mind She has been approached by a wealthy lady
- whose fortune comes from successful hair-braiding salons
- & has been asked to check up on several suitors Are these men just interested in her money? This may be difficult to find out but Mma Ramotswe is of course a very intuitive lady