Alexander McCall Smith is a prolific Scottish author best known for his series of novels set in Botswana, featuring the female detective Mma Precious Ramotswe. He has written over 100 books, including fiction, non-fiction, and children's books. He is also a professor of medical law at the University of Edinburgh. McCall Smith is a passionate advocate for human rights and has been awarded numerous honorary degrees and awards for his work. He is a member of the Royal Society of Literature and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His books have been translated into over forty languages and have sold over 20 million copies worldwide.