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Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor

Series: Agatha Raisin
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Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton is a captivating crime thriller that takes Agatha Raisin on a seaside holiday, which quickly turns into a murder investigation. As Agatha finds herself accused of murder, she must unravel a web of deception and uncover the truth to clear her name. Engaging with suspicious locals and alibis, Agatha's wit and quick thinking are put to the test in this intriguing mystery.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate cosy mysteries with a dash of humour and enjoy following an amateur sleuth as she navigates a holiday gone awry. The story promises charming wit, intriguing twists and the classic, engaging style M.C. Beaton is known for, set against an enticing backdrop that crime and thriller fans will find captivating.

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Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor

A brand new cover design for Agatha's 17th adventure. It seems Agatha doesn't like to be beside the seaside...

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Sea, sand - and the slammer for Agatha!

Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor sees Agatha Raisin thinking she's in for a treat when her ex-husband, James Lacey, invites her on holiday. But - horrors! - his idea of an idyllic break is the small, run-down resort of Burryhill-on-Sea. From there, things go from bad to worse. When a fellow guest in their hotel is found murdered, Agatha becomes the chief suspect and must solve the case from a locked police cell!

Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:

'Sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining . . . M. C. Beaton has created a national treasure' – Anne Robinson

"M. C. Beaton's imperfect heroine is an absolute gem" – Publishers Weekly

'An enchanting series . . . M. C. Beaton has a foolproof plot for the village mystery' – New York Times Book Review

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Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies and Liquor by M.C. Beaton is praised for its blend of black comedy and intriguing crime-solving, earning a devoted following. Agatha, with her entertaining quirks and habits, is likened to a modern Miss Marple, leading to engaging escapades and amusing situations. Fans of the author will find this instalment another enjoyable addition to the series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472121417

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Constable

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 218g

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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