Mma Ramotswe who became engaged to Mr J.L.B. 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.. .