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Agatha Raisin: Hiss and Hers
Series: Agatha Raisin
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The 23rd Agatha Raisin mystery. Agatha has fallen in love - again . . .
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Agatha Raisin: Hiss and Hers sees Agatha falling in love once again. This time, the object of her affection is the local gardener, George Marston. However, she isn’t the only one vying for his attention. With her shameless determination, Agatha is willing to do anything to win him over—even footing the bill for a charity ball in town just to have the chance to dance with him.
When George fails to appear at the event, Agatha sets out to find him, only to discover that he has been murdered. To her horror, she learns he was bitten by a poisonous snake and buried in a compost heap.
Agatha and her crew dive into the investigation, uncovering George's complicated love life in the process. If Agatha cannot have George, she is at least determined to confront the women who did and find the murderer.
Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:
'M.C. Beaton's imperfect heroine is an absolute gem' - Publishers Weekly
'Clever red herrings and some wicked unfinished business guarantees that the listener will pant for a sequel' - The Times (audio review)
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Agatha Raisin: Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton is appreciated for its blend of outrageous black comedy and entertaining take on detective fiction, making it a cult favourite for some readers. Agatha Raisin is noted for her unique and relatable character traits, likening her to a modern, flawed Miss Marple, appealing to those seeking humorous and unconventional mysteries. Fans of M.C. Beaton continue to enjoy this instalment as a satisfying addition to the series.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781472121479
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 January 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Constable
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 189g
Pages: 272
About the Author
M.C. Beaton (1936-2019) was the author of both the Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series, as well as numerous Regency romances. Her books have been translated into seventeen languages and have sold more than twenty-one million copies worldwide. She is consistently the most borrowed UK adult author in British libraries, and her Agatha Raisin books have been turned into a TV series on Sky.
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