Synopses & Reviews
Cranky but lovable sleuth Agatha Raisins detective agency has become so successful that she wants nothing more than to take quality time for rest and relaxation. But as soon as she begins closing the agency on weekends, she remembers that when she has plenty of quality time, she doesnt know what to do with it. So it doesnt take much for the vicar of a nearby village to persuade her to help publicize the church fete---especially when the fairs organizer, George Selby, turns out to be a gorgeous widower.
Agatha brings out the crowds for the fete, all right, but theres more going on than innocent village fun. Several of the offerings in the jam-tasting booth turn out to be poisoned, and the festive family event becomes the scene of two murders.
Along with her young and (much to her dismay) pretty sidekick, Toni, Agatha must uncover the truth behind the jam tampering, keep the church funds safe from theft, and expose the nasty secrets lurking in the village---all while falling for handsome George, who may have secrets of his own.
Review
Acclaim for M. C. Beaton and Agatha Raisin:
“Few things in life are more satisfying than to discover a brand-new Agatha Raisin mystery.” ---The Tampa Tribune
“[Agatha] is a glorious cross between Miss Marple, Auntie Mame, and Lucille Ball, with a tad of pit bull tossed in. Shes wonderful.” ---St. Petersburg Times
“Beaton has a winner in the irrepressible, romance-hungry Agatha.” ---Chicago Sun-Times
“Anyone interested in...intelligent, amusing reading will want to make the acquaintance of Mrs. Agatha Raisin.” ---The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“M. C. Beaton has a foolproof plot for the village mystery.” ---The New York Times Book Review
“[M. C. Beaton] is Britains successor to Dame Agatha Christie. If youve never read an Agatha Raisin novel, its time to start.... All of them are cunningly plotted, beautifully written, and more fun than you can imagine.” ---The Globe and Mail
“Outwardly bossy and vain, inwardly insecure and vulnerable, Agatha grows more endearing with each installment.” ---The Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Beatons Agatha Raisin series just about defines the British cozy.” ---Booklist
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“Terrific—a must-read.”—Entertainment Weekly
“A clever tale…featuring irascible, lovable Agatha Raisin. A Spoonful of Poison will go down just fine.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Beatons sly humor enhances the cozy-style plotting, while updates on Agathas…romantic travails are as delightful as ever. The open-ended resolution points to more madcap mayhem to come.”—Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
The latest installment in the "New York Times"-bestselling series features a delicious new case for Agatha Raisin from the reigning queen of the cozies ("Booklist").
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After a festive church event becomes the scene of two murders, Agatha is charged with getting to the bottom of the crime.
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Celebrating 20 Years of Agatha Raisin—Brand-New Bonus Story Included!
Agatha Raisins detective agency has become so successful that now all she wants is some R&R. But as soon as she cuts back her hours, Agatha remembers that when she has too much quality time, she doesnt know what to do with it. So it doesnt take much for the vicar of a nearby village to persuade her to help publicize the church fête—especially when the fairs organizer, George Selby, happens to be a gorgeous widower. Problem is: Several of the offerings in the jam-tasting booth turn out to be poisoned…and the festive family event soon becomes a murder scene. Now Agatha must uncover the truth behind the jam tampering and expose the nasty secrets lurking in the seemingly innocent village—all while falling for handsome George, who may just have some secrets of his own.
Synopsis
Agatha Raisins detective agency has become so successful that now all she wants is some R&R. But as soon as she cuts back her hours, Agatha remembers that when she has too much quality time, she doesnt know what to do with it. So it doesnt take much for the vicar of a nearby village to persuade her to help publicize the church fête—especially when the fairs organizer, George Selby, happens to be a gorgeous widower. Problem is: Several of the offerings in the jam-tasting booth turn out to be poisoned…and the festive family event soon becomes a murder scene. Now Agatha must uncover the truth behind the jam tampering and expose the nasty secrets lurking in the seemingly innocent village—all while falling for handsome George, who may just have some secrets of his own.
About the Author
M. C. Beaton has been hailed as “the new Queen of Crime.” She is The New York Times bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, including As the Pig Turns and Busy Body, set in the English Cotswolds, as well as the Hamish Macbeth mysteries set in Scotland. She has also written historical romance novels and an Edwardian mystery series under the name Marion Chesney. Before writing her first novels, Beaton worked as a bookseller, a newspaper reporter, a fashion critic, and a waitress in a greasy spoon. Born in Scotland, she currently divides her time between Paris and a village in the Cotswolds. She was selected the British Guest of Honor for the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention in 2006.