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Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley
Series: Agatha Raisin
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An unexpected hike to the Other Side...
After time away, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village of Carsely—and to her handsome neighbour, James Lacey. True, James seems less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon distracted by a sensational murder. The victim, found in a field, is young hiker Jessica Tartinck, who spent her life enraging landowners by insisting on her right to roam. Hope springs eternal in Agatha's breast as she lures the reluctant James into her investigation. There are so many leads to follow, for Jessica's fellow walkers—not to mention the landowners—all seem able to commit murder.
Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:
'M. C. Beaton's imperfect heroine is an absolute gem.' Publishers Weekly
'The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.' The Times
'Being a cranky, middle-aged female myself, I found Agatha charming!' Amazon customer review
'I dream of being able to speak out like Aggie... she's a heroine!' A. Lucas, Essex, reader review
Series: Agatha Raisin
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Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley
An unexpected hike to the Other Side... After time away, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village of Carsely—and to her handsome neighbour, James Lacey. True, James seems less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon distracted by a sensational murder. The victim, found in a field, is young hiker Jessica Tartinck, who spent her life enraging...PaperbackSold Out -
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Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham
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Agatha Raisin: Dead on Target
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Agatha Raisin and the Busy Body by M.C. Beaton follows Agatha, who has never been one for enforced holiday cheer, yet her friendly little village of Carsely has always prided itself on its traditional Christmas festivities. Unfortunately, this year the bells will not be ringing out Silent Night, as Mr John Sunday, an officer with the Cotswold Health and Safety...PaperbackSold Out
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Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley receives praise for its dry humour and the entertaining, unflattering yet affectionate portrayal of the protagonist, Agatha. Reviewers highlight Beaton's clever, witty storytelling that provides engaging and cosy mysteries akin to Agatha Christie's style. The book comes recommended for those seeking an entertaining and intelligent crime story.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781472120953
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 May 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Constable
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 124.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 224
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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Agatha Raisin and the Curious Curate
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Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage
The morning of Agatha's marriage to James Lacey dawns bright and clear. But her luck runs out in the church when Jimmy, the husband she had believed long dead, turns up large as life and twice as ugly. Agatha has a go at strangling him. James breaks off the engagement. So when Jimmy is found murdered the next day, Agatha...PaperbackSold Out -
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The local ladies all deem Mr John a wizard, so when Agatha finds a few grey hairs on her head—and the rinse she tries at home turns her hair purple—she makes a beeline for the handsome Evesham hairdresser. As well as sorting out her hair, it soon becomes clear the charming man also has designs on her heart. However, their...PaperbackSold Out -
Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden
Eye of newt, toe of frog . . . and murder most foul! Left with bald patches thanks to the wicked doings of a murderer from a previous investigation, Agatha flees to coastal Wyckhadden to re-grow her lost locks. With hair tonic supplied by a local witch, Agatha's tresses begin to flow - but the witch is found bludgeoned to...PaperbackSold Out -
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