The day of Mma Makutsi s long-awaited wedding to her beloved Phuti Radiphuti, proprietor of the Double Comfort Furniture Shop, is finally approaching. But that scheming minx Violet Sephotho has developed political ambitions which could jeopardise not only the wedding preparations but the fate of the entire nation of Botswana, and Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi must take action to quash them. Meanwhile Charlie, the incorrigible apprentice at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, has become involved with a young woman, and is now being called upon to face up to the responsibilities of fatherhood. Can kind, wise Precious help him to do the right thing.