The Agatha Raisin Mysteries

Introducing Agatha Raisin

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Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death Putting all her eggs in one basket, Agatha Raisin gives up her successful PR firm, sells her London flat, and settles into early retirement in the quiet village of Carsely. Bored, lonely, and accustomed to getting her own way, she enters a local baking contest. Despite never having baked a thing in her life, Agatha is convinced that a quiche secretly purchased from an exclusive London shop will make her the toast of the town. But her recipe for social success goes badly wrong when the contest judge not only rejects her entry—but suddenly drops dead. Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet Agatha Raisin still hasn’t adjusted to the slow pace of village life—or to the rejection of her romantic advances toward her handsome neighbor, James Lacey. When a young and attractive veterinarian arrives in town, Agatha sees a new opportunity for romance and subjects her perfectly healthy tabby cat to an unnecessary examination. Unfortunately, her efforts are wasted when the vet is soon found dead. The police dismiss the death as a freak accident, but Agatha persuades James that investigating the mystery could be fun. Before long, however, Agatha’s amateur sleuthing attracts dangerous attention, and her curiosity may prove deadly.

Agatha’s First Case

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At twenty-six years old, Agatha Raisin has already come a long way. Born in a Birmingham slum, she has worked tirelessly to reinvent herself. She has shed her Birmingham accent, escaped a drunken husband, and secured a position as a secretary at a public relations firm. Then her boss gives her an unusual assignment: deliver a message to Sir Bryce Teller informing him that he is about to be arrested for the murder of his wife—and that the agency no longer wishes to represent him. Instead of dismissing her, Teller is impressed by Agatha’s determination and spirit. He offers her the opportunity to handle his public relations, complete with her own office and staff. Agatha quickly realizes that the best way to help her first client is to uncover the truth behind his wife’s murder and clear his name. Armed with sharp instincts, relentless determination, and plenty of nerve, she sets out to solve the case herself. This brand-new short story from New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton takes readers back to the very beginning of Agatha Raisin’s career and reveals the mystery that started it all.

Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death

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Putting all her eggs in one basket, Agatha Raisin gives up her successful public relations firm, sells her London flat, and retires to the quiet village of Carsely. Bored, lonely, and accustomed to getting her own way, she enters a local baking contest, convinced that a blue ribbon for the best quiche will make her the toast of the town. But her plans for social success unravel when Judge Cummings-Browne not only rejects her entry but suddenly drops dead. When the secret ingredient in Agatha’s quiche turns out to be poison, she is forced to confess an embarrassing truth: she has never baked a thing in her life. Instead, she secretly purchased the quiche from an exclusive London bakery. As Agatha’s cheating and meddling begin to irritate the residents of Carsely, threatening notes start to appear. But are the warnings a response to her deception, or are they connected to the suspicious death? To uncover the truth, Agatha must navigate village gossip, hidden grudges, and a growing list of suspects—before the mystery leaves her with more than just egg on her face.

Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet

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It’s a purr-fect crime in the Cotswolds. Former London public relations agent Agatha Raisin still hasn’t adjusted to village life, where the most exciting evening activity is often a meeting of the Ladies Society. And after her attempts to win the affection of her handsome neighbor, James Lacey, have gone nowhere, Agatha eagerly turns her attention to the town’s new veterinarian—a charming and eligible bachelor. Although her cat Hodge is perfectly healthy, Agatha drags him to the vet in the hope of sparking a romance. Unfortunately, Hodge’s ordeal is for nothing when the veterinarian is soon found dead beside a nervous racehorse. The police dismiss the death as a tragic accident, but Agatha isn’t convinced. She persuades the reluctant James Lacey to join her investigation, hoping amateur detective work will relieve the boredom of village life. But as Agatha digs deeper into the mystery, her meddling begins to annoy dangerous people. Before long, her curiosity turns a simple investigation into a deadly game.

Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener

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A little friendly competition for the attention of a handsome neighbor turns deadly in this third installment of the popular Agatha Raisin mystery series. When Agatha Raisin returns to the village of Carsely after a stay in London, she discovers that a new woman has captured the attention of her attractive bachelor neighbor, James Lacey. The newcomer, Mary Fortune, seems superior to Agatha in every way—especially in the art of gardening. With Carsely Open Day fast approaching, Agatha longs for an exciting mystery to remind James of her talents as a detective and distract him from his growing admiration for Mary. Her wish is soon granted. A series of attacks on the village’s finest gardens escalates into murder when Mary herself is found dead, buried upside down in a terracotta pot. Determined to uncover the truth, Agatha begins digging into the victim’s past and uncovering long-buried secrets. But as the investigation deepens, Agatha discovers that she may not be the only one hiding something.

Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley

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After six months in London, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village—and to her handsome neighbor, James Lacey. Unfortunately, James may not be quite as eager to see her as she is to see him. Before long, however, Agatha finds herself distracted by her other great passion: solving mysteries. A woman named Jessica Tartinck has been found dead in a lonely field nearby. An enthusiastic hiker, Jessica had made plenty of enemies among wealthy landowners by insisting on her walking club’s right to cross private property. Determined to uncover the truth, Agatha teams up with James to investigate. Their search leads them through a tangled web of suspects, many of whom seem to have had both the motive and the opportunity to kill Jessica. But tracking a murderer can be just as dangerous as losing your heart. As Agatha and James follow the clues, they find themselves increasingly at risk—and they’ll need to watch every step if they hope to survive.

Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage

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Almost bigamy and absolute murder—Agatha Raisin’s life is never dull. The morning of Agatha’s long-awaited wedding to James Lacey begins beautifully. At last, she seems poised to marry the man she loves. But her happiness comes crashing down when Jimmy, the husband she believed had died years ago, suddenly appears at the church very much alive. Humiliated and furious, Agatha nearly strangles him on the spot. The shocking revelation is too much for James, who promptly calls off the wedding. Then matters become even worse. The following day, Jimmy is found murdered. With both Agatha and James among the prime suspects, they must put aside their personal heartbreak and work together to uncover the real killer. If they fail, one of them could end up paying the price for a crime they didn’t commit.

Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist

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Agatha Raisin, the retired public relations powerhouse, has just been jilted at the altar by the man of her dreams—her handsome neighbor, James Lacey. Determined not to wallow in heartbreak, Agatha leaves the sleepy Cotswold village of Carsely and follows her runaway fiancé to North Cyprus. But instead of the romantic honeymoon she imagined, the pair find themselves caught up in a murder investigation after witnessing the killing of an obnoxious tourist in a crowded disco. With emotions running high and their relationship hanging by a thread, Agatha and James must decide whether they can put aside their differences long enough to solve the crime. As danger mounts and the clues begin to unravel, they may discover that their talent for sleuthing together is far more successful than their attempts at romance.

Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death

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Agatha Raisin’s neighboring village of Ancombe is usually the picture of peaceful rural life. But when a new mineral water company announces plans to tap into the village spring, the proposal sparks fierce controversy and divides the parish council into opposing factions. As the public relations representative for the water company, Agatha finds herself caught in the middle of the dispute. Then matters take a deadly turn when the chairman of the parish council is discovered murdered at the spring. With rumors spreading and tensions rising, suspicion falls on the council members, any one of whom may have had a reason to silence the chairman before he cast the deciding vote. Still recovering from her broken engagement, Agatha throws herself into the investigation. To uncover the truth, she must untangle a web of rivalries, secrets, and local grudges—while somehow managing the growing public-relations disaster surrounding the water company.

Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham

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He was a hairdresser to dye for. The women of the Cotswolds all swear by the talents of Mr. John, a charming and gifted hairdresser in nearby Evesham. So when Agatha Raisin discovers a few gray hairs and a disastrous home hair-rinse experiment leaves her with purple hair, she rushes to his salon for help. Mr. John quickly restores her appearance—and soon seems interested in winning her heart as well. But Agatha’s budding romance comes to an abrupt end when the popular hairdresser is found fatally poisoned in his salon. With a long list of devoted clients and countless secrets entrusted to him over the years, there is no shortage of suspects. Determined to uncover the truth, Agatha once again finds herself investigating a murder. As she digs into the lives of Mr. John’s customers, Agatha discovers that some secrets are worth killing to keep.

Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden

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There is nothing more depressing for a middle-aged, lovelorn woman with bald patches on her head than finding herself in an English seaside resort during the off-season. Still suffering the consequences of her last investigation—and losing her hair after an encounter with a murderous hairdresser—Agatha Raisin retreats to a traditional seaside hotel to recover in peace, far from the watchful eyes of her neighbors in the Cotswolds. Frustrated by the slow progress of her hair regrowth, Agatha follows the advice of some local residents and seeks help from the town’s reputed witch. After purchasing a hair tonic—and a love potion, just in case—Agatha soon finds both her hair and her romantic prospects improving. But the quiet resort is thrown into turmoil when the witch is brutally murdered. Determined to uncover the truth, Agatha investigates the residents and visitors of the seaside town, convinced that one of them is hiding a deadly secret. As always, she won’t rest until she catches the killer—and perhaps finds a little romance along the way.

Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam

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When a fortune teller from a previous adventure informs Agatha Raisin that her destiny—and true love—awaits her in Norfolk, she wastes no time renting a cottage in the picturesque village of Fryfam. But shortly after her arrival, strange events begin to unsettle the community. Household items mysteriously disappear, strange lights dance through gardens at night, and rumors spread that fairies are responsible for the mischief. Agatha has little patience for tales of magical creatures, especially when a prominent villager is found murdered. When suspicion begins to fall on both her and her friend Sir Charles Fraith, she realizes it is time to set aside superstition and focus on finding a very human killer. As Agatha investigates the secrets hidden beneath Fryfam’s charming surface, she must untangle fact from fantasy before the murderer strikes again. And while she’s hunting for a killer, she can’t help hoping she might also find the love she’s been promised.

Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell

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Recently married to James Lacey, Agatha Raisin quickly discovers that marriage is not quite the blissful experience she imagined. Instead of enjoying newlywed happiness, she and James find themselves living in separate cottages and constantly accusing each other of infidelity. After a particularly explosive argument at the local pub, James suddenly disappears. The only clue left behind is a bloodstain—and before long, Agatha becomes the prime suspect in his disappearance. Determined to clear her name and find her husband, Agatha launches her own investigation. But matters become even more complicated when Melissa, James’s suspected mistress, is found murdered. With the help of her longtime friend Sir Charles Fraith, Agatha delves into Melissa’s past and uncovers a tangled web of secrets, including two ex-husbands, a resentful sister, and questionable connections to a biker gang. As the mysteries deepen, Agatha must determine whether Melissa’s murder and James’s disappearance are connected—and whether she will ever be reunited with her husband.

Agatha Raisin and the Day the Floods Came

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Crankier than ever, Agatha Raisin is struggling to cope with a fresh humiliation: her husband has left her—not for another woman, but to join a monastery. Feeling abandoned, overweight, unfashionable, and furious, she searches for a way to move forward. She tries an island vacation and even signs up for a Pilates class. But what truly revives her spirits is stumbling across a murder. The victim is a young woman from Agatha’s exercise class, found floating in a rain-swollen river. Dressed in a bridal gown and clutching a wedding bouquet, the dead woman presents a mystery Agatha cannot resist. Although her friend, Detective Bill Wong, urges her to leave the investigation to the Worcester CID, Agatha has other ideas. Teaming up with the bachelor mystery writer next door, adopting disguises, and interviewing suspects, she throws herself into solving the crime. As she follows a trail of secrets and lies, Agatha soon discovers that getting too close to the truth could make her the killer’s next target.

Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate

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Amateur sleuth Agatha Raisin is determined to swear off men after being abandoned by her husband. Bored with life in the village of Carsely and convinced that men are more trouble than they’re worth, she pays little attention when news spreads of a handsome new curate arriving in town. That changes the moment she meets Tristan Delon. With his golden hair, blue eyes, and irresistible charm, he quickly captivates Agatha and nearly every other woman in the village. Agatha is thrilled when he invites her to dinner. But her romantic hopes are short-lived. The next morning, she wakes with a terrible hangover—and learns that the curate has been found dead. Suddenly, the quiet village is transformed into a center of murder, gossip, and intrigue. As more bodies begin to appear, Agatha follows a twisting trail of clues from Carsely to London, determined to uncover the truth. But while Agatha focuses on catching a killer, someone else is focused on her—and they may be planning to ensure she never makes it home again.

Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House

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Another witty mystery featuring the quirky, crime-solving sleuth Agatha Raisin. Fresh from an extended stay in London, Agatha Raisin returns to the Cotswolds only to be greeted by endless rain and a familiar sense of boredom. Her routine is soon interrupted when her handsome new neighbor, Paul Chatterton, appears on her doorstep. Although Agatha tries to resist his charms, his sparkling black eyes and thirst for adventure quickly draw her into another mystery. Paul has heard about Agatha’s reputation as the village detective and soon persuades her to investigate a strange case involving a supposedly haunted house. The elderly Mrs. Witherspoon claims that whispers, footsteps, and a chilling white mist are tormenting her home, but the police have found no explanation. While skeptical neighbors dismiss the disturbances as a cry for attention, Agatha and Paul suspect something far more sinister is at work. Their suspicions are confirmed when Mrs. Witherspoon is found dead under mysterious circumstances. As Agatha digs deeper into the case, she discovers that the truth behind the haunting may be far more dangerous than any ghost.

Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance

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Can the feisty Agatha Raisin make a success of her own private detective agency? Agatha soon discovers that running a detective business in the Cotswolds is far less glamorous than the adventures of a hard-boiled Raymond Chandler hero. Finding clients proves difficult, and the reality of private investigation is not quite what she imagined. Then wealthy divorcée Catherine Laggat-Brown walks through the door with Agatha’s first major case. What begins as a straightforward assignment quickly spirals into something far more dangerous, involving death threats, blackmail, and a growing web of secrets. Before long, Agatha is once again crisscrossing the countryside in search of clues, questioning suspects, and putting herself in harm’s way. With friends, enemies, and clients all watching closely, Agatha is determined to prove that Raisin Investigations is a force to be reckoned with.

Agatha Raisin and the Perfect Paragon

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After narrowly surviving attempts on her life by both a hired hit man and a former secretary, Agatha Raisin is hoping for a few quiet, uncomplicated cases at her detective agency. So when Robert Smedley hires Raisin Investigations to prove that his wife is having an affair, the assignment seems refreshingly straightforward. But Agatha quickly runs into a problem: Mabel Smedley appears to be the perfect wife—young, attractive, devoted to her husband, and active in the local church. Just as Agatha is ready to conclude that Robert’s suspicions are unfounded, he dies after being poisoned with weed killer. Suddenly, Mabel becomes the prime suspect, especially since she stands to inherit a considerable fortune. With her client dead, Agatha has no reason to continue the investigation—until her old friend Sir Charles Fraith arrives and reignites her interest in the case. As Agatha digs deeper into the mystery, she uncovers secrets, lies, and motives that suggest the truth is far more complicated than it first appeared.

Agatha Raisin and Love, Lies, and Liquor

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Agatha Raisin is delighted when her ex-husband, James Lacey, invites her to join him on a holiday. Hoping for romance and adventure, she eagerly accepts—only to discover that James’s idea of an exotic getaway is the shabby seaside resort of Snoth-on-Sea. Disappointed but determined to make the best of it, Agatha settles into the trip. However, the vacation quickly takes a deadly turn when a fellow hotel guest is found murdered. To make matters worse, suspicion soon falls on Agatha herself. Instead of enjoying a relaxing holiday, she finds herself facing the possibility of arrest and imprisonment. With her freedom at stake, Agatha must uncover the truth behind the murder before she becomes the crime’s most convenient scapegoat.

Kissing Christmas Goodbye

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Unlike many people, Agatha Raisin has never given up on Christmas. Ever since her difficult childhood in a Birmingham slum, she has dreamed of the perfect holiday season—snow falling softly outside, holly adorning every doorway, and warmth, laughter, and romance filling the air. Most of all, she dreams of rekindling her relationship with her ex-husband, James Lacey. Her detective agency is thriving, but Agatha is bored with routine cases involving missing pets. This year, she is convinced that a magnificent Christmas dinner will bring James back into her life and restore the magic she longs for. But those hopes are interrupted when a wealthy widow is found dead shortly after sending Agatha a letter claiming that a member of her own family intended to kill her. Drawn into another murder investigation, Agatha must uncover the truth behind the widow’s death while juggling holiday preparations and lingering feelings for James. As Christmas approaches, Agatha finds herself chasing a killer—and still hoping for the perfect festive ending.

A Spoonful of Poison

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Agatha Raisin’s detective agency has become so successful that she finally decides it is time for a little rest and relaxation. But once she cuts back her working hours, she quickly discovers that too much free time does not suit her. When the vicar of a nearby village asks for help promoting the local church fete, Agatha reluctantly agrees—especially after learning that the event’s organizer, George Selby, is a charming and attractive widower. What begins as a simple community fundraiser soon turns deadly when several entries in the jam-tasting competition are found to be poisoned. The festive gathering is transformed into a murder investigation, and Agatha finds herself right in the middle of it. Determined to uncover the culprit, she delves into the secrets and rivalries hidden beneath the village’s friendly exterior. At the same time, her growing feelings for George complicate matters, particularly when it becomes clear that he may be hiding secrets of his own. As the clues pile up, Agatha must separate truth from deception before the killer strikes again.

There Goes the Bride

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Bossy, impulsive, and hopelessly romantic, Agatha Raisin is struggling to come to terms with the upcoming wedding of her ex-husband, James Lacey. Although she has turned her attention to a charming and attractive Frenchman, she finds it impossible to stop thinking about James. Her efforts to move forward come to an abrupt halt when tragedy strikes. Just minutes before the wedding ceremony, James’s young bride is shot dead, and Agatha suddenly finds herself at the center of the investigation as the prime suspect. Determined to clear her name, Agatha throws herself into solving the case. With the help of her loyal colleague Toni, she begins unraveling a complex web of secrets, motives, and deception. But this murder proves more challenging than any she has faced before. As suspicion mounts and danger closes in, Agatha must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim—or takes the blame for a crime she didn’t commit.

Busy Body

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Agatha Raisin has never cared much for forced holiday cheer, but the village of Carsely takes great pride in its traditional Christmas celebrations. This year, however, the festive spirit is under threat. Mr. John Sunday, an officer with the Cotswold Health and Safety Board, arrives determined to eliminate every perceived hazard in the community. His strict rulings irritate villagers at every turn, but outrage reaches its peak when he bans the beloved Christmas tree that is traditionally displayed atop the church tower. Before long, Mr. Sunday is found dead, face down among the petunias. With nearly everyone in the village having a reason to dislike the victim, Agatha is confronted with a daunting investigation. As she sorts through grudges, threats, and holiday tensions, she discovers that uncovering the truth may be more difficult than finding a Christmas miracle. To solve the case, Agatha must untangle a web of suspects before the killer has a chance to strike again.

As the Pig Turns

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The picturesque Cotswold village of Winter Parva decides to brighten the bleak days after Christmas with a traditional pig roast in the town square. Always eager for local festivities, Agatha Raisin organizes an outing to enjoy the celebration. But just as the pig is carried toward the roasting spit, Agatha realizes something is terribly wrong. The “pig” is actually Gary Beech, a local policeman who was far from popular with the villagers. Dead and disguised for the grisly spectacle, he leaves behind a community filled with potential suspects. Agatha initially intends to leave the investigation to the authorities. However, when Gary’s ex-wife hires Raisin Investigations to look into the murder—and is herself murdered shortly afterward—Agatha can no longer stay out of the case. Driven by equal parts curiosity, determination, and competitive pride, Agatha throws herself into uncovering the truth. As she digs deeper into village secrets and long-held grudges, she discovers that more than one person may have wanted Gary Beech dead.

Hiss and Hers

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M. C. Beaton’s beloved amateur sleuth Agatha Raisin is as sharp-tongued and determined as ever. This time, however, murder comes with a particularly deadly bite. Once again, Agatha finds herself hopelessly in love. Her latest romantic obsession is George Marston, the handsome local gardener. Unfortunately, she is far from the only woman in the Cotswolds who has set her sights on him. Determined to win George’s attention, Agatha goes to extraordinary lengths, even financing a charity ball in the hope of sharing a dance with him. But when George fails to appear, Agatha sets out to find him. Instead, she discovers his body in a compost heap. The murder is as unusual as it is shocking. George was killed by a poisonous snake, making the case unlike any Agatha has encountered before. Gathering her detective agency, she launches an investigation and soon discovers that George’s love life was far more complicated than anyone realized. As rivalries, secrets, and jealousies come to light, Agatha must untangle a web of relationships to uncover the truth behind the gardener’s death. If she can’t win George’s heart, she can at least make sure his killer is brought to justice.

Something Borrowed, Someone Dead

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Gloria French seemed like the perfect addition to her Cotswold village. A cheerful widow with dyed blonde hair, a booming laugh, and a generous spirit, she quickly won over the locals. She raised money for the church, helped care for elderly residents, and always appeared eager to lend a hand. But Gloria had one irritating habit—she borrowed things and never returned them. What began as minor annoyances, from missing teapots to vanished silverware, soon became a source of resentment throughout the village. Then Gloria is found dead, murdered with a poisoned bottle of elderberry wine. Concerned that the crime will tarnish the village’s reputation, parish councilor Jerry Tarrant hires private detective Agatha Raisin to investigate. Unfortunately, the locals are less than welcoming. The villagers are secretive, suspicious, and resentful of Agatha’s questions. Undeterred, Agatha digs deeper into the case, uncovering a growing list of suspects and hidden grudges. As the investigation intensifies, her ex-husband reappears to complicate matters further—and soon Agatha realizes the killer may have set their sights on her as well. To solve the mystery, Agatha must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.

The Blood of an Englishman

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In this delightful mystery from New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton, Agatha Raisin finds herself investigating a murder that takes place in the most unlikely of settings—a village pantomime. Although Agatha has little patience for amateur dramatics, her friend Mrs. Bloxby, the vicar’s wife, persuades her to attend a local production of Babes in the Woods. Bored by the performance, Agatha watches as the village baker, cast as the ogre, stomps across the stage delivering his lines. Then a trapdoor opens. A scream follows. And suddenly the performance comes to a horrifying halt. What first appears to be part of the show quickly proves to be murder. When the popular baker is found dead, Agatha and her team of private investigators begin searching for answers. Their investigation uncovers a surprising amount of rivalry, resentment, and backstage drama among the cast and crew. As tensions rise and the suspect list grows, Agatha’s team finds itself getting dangerously close to the truth—and to the killer. To solve the case, Agatha must navigate a world where make-believe and murder have become dangerously intertwined.

Dishing the Dirt

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New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton’s beloved Agatha Raisin is back—and this time she must prove her own innocence when a local therapist is found murdered. Agatha never cared for therapist Jill Davent. Not only was Jill romantically involved with Agatha’s ex-husband, but she also unearthed embarrassing details about Agatha’s humble past. Worse still, Jill counseled Gwen Simple, a woman Agatha suspects was connected to a series of grisly murders, despite the lack of evidence. Never one to hide her opinions, Agatha openly declares that Jill is a fraud and that the world would be better off without her. So when Jill relocates her practice to Mircester, Agatha is relieved. That relief is short-lived. After discovering that Jill hired a private investigator to examine her background, Agatha storms into the therapist’s office and angrily confronts her, even shouting, “I could kill you!” Two days later, Jill is found strangled to death. With her public threats and recent confrontation, Agatha quickly becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear her name, she and her team of private investigators launch an investigation of their own. This time, Agatha isn’t just hunting a murderer—she’s fighting to save herself.

Pushing Up Daisies

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New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton’s beloved Agatha Raisin is back on the case and once again investigating where she probably shouldn’t. After leaving behind her successful public relations career in London, Agatha settled in the picturesque Cotswolds and built a thriving private detective agency. But the peaceful village atmosphere is threatened when wealthy developer Lord Bellington announces plans to replace the community garden with a housing estate. When Agatha and her friend Sir Charles Fraith try to persuade him to reconsider, Lord Bellington dismisses their concerns and shows little regard for the villagers. So when news of his death appears in the local paper two weeks later, few residents are inclined to mourn. The village is relieved when Bellington’s son, Damian, inherits the estate and abandons the controversial development plans. Unfortunately, the police suspect Damian may have had more to gain from his father’s death than anyone realizes. Convinced of his innocence, Damian hires Agatha to find the real killer. As she investigates, she uncovers a long list of suspects, each with a motive for wanting Lord Bellington gone. Complicating matters further is Gerald, a handsome retired detective who has recently moved to the area. Although Agatha is intrigued by him, her interest cools when she sees him kissing another woman. But when that woman is later found murdered, Gerald joins Agatha and her team in the search for the killer. Together, they must unravel a tangled web of grudges, secrets, and rivalries before another victim is claimed.

The Witches’ Tree

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Driving home from a dinner party in the village of Sumpton Harcourt, Rory and Molly Harris, the local vicar and his wife, are struggling to see through the darkness when they suddenly slam on the brakes. Illuminated in their headlights is a horrifying sight: a body hanging from a twisted tree at the edge of the village. The victim is an elderly spinster, and the quiet community is left stunned. No one can imagine who would want her dead—or why. For Agatha Raisin, the case arrives after a long stretch of routine investigations involving missing pets and marital disputes. Eager for a real mystery, she throws herself into uncovering the truth behind the murder. But when two more killings follow, the investigation becomes far more dangerous than she anticipated. As Agatha digs deeper into the secrets of Sumpton Harcourt, she discovers a village determined to protect its privacy at all costs. Among the hidden rivalries, long-buried grudges, and whispered rumors is an unexpected complication: the village has its own coven of witches. With the body count rising, Agatha must uncover the killer before her reputation—and her life—becomes the next casualty.

The Dead Ringer

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New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton’s cranky and clever Agatha Raisin is back with another baffling mystery. The picturesque Cotswold village of Thirk Magna is famous for the medieval church of St. Ethelred and its celebrated bells. As preparations begin for a visit from the charismatic Bishop Peter Salver-Hinkley, excitement sweeps through the community. At the same time, Agatha persuades Julian Brody, a charming local lawyer and bell-ringer, to hire her to investigate a long-unsolved mystery: the disappearance of the Bishop’s former fiancée, wealthy heiress Jennifer Toynby, whose body was never found. But before Agatha can make much progress, the village is rocked by a series of murders. A local policeman is discovered dead in the church crypt. One of a pair of identical twin bell-ringers is murdered near the church. Then a journalist—and one of Agatha’s recent romantic interests—is found dead in her own home. As the body count rises, Agatha broadens her investigation and begins to suspect that the handsome Bishop may be hiding dangerous secrets. But is he truly responsible for the killings, or is someone trying to destroy both him and his reputation? To uncover the truth, Agatha must untangle a web of old scandals, buried grudges, and deadly deception before another victim falls.

Beating About the Bush

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Agatha Raisin is about to find herself tangled in yet another mystery when she discovers a severed leg hidden in a roadside hedge. At first glance, it appears she has stumbled upon a particularly gruesome murder case. But appearances can be deceiving. Before long, Agatha is hired to investigate allegations of industrial espionage at a local factory where nothing is quite what it seems. What begins as a corporate inquiry soon spirals into a murder investigation filled with secrets, deception, and unexpected dangers. As if that weren’t enough, a bad-tempered donkey unexpectedly turns Agatha into a national celebrity—only to leave her facing public embarrassment and ridicule. Meanwhile, Agatha must confront her growing feelings for her longtime friend and occasional lover, Sir Charles Fraith. But romance takes a back seat when the factory case uncovers a deadly truth and places Agatha herself in grave danger. With her personal life in turmoil and a killer closing in, Agatha must solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim.

Hot to Trot

S9:31

6h 41m

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Beloved New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton’s cranky and crafty Agatha Raisin is back with another irresistible mystery. When private investigator Agatha Raisin learns that her friend and former lover, Charles Fraith, is about to marry the mysterious socialite Mary Brown-Field, she becomes determined to learn more about the bride-to-be. After finding little information about Mary, Agatha takes matters into her own hands and crashes the wedding. The event ends in a public confrontation, and Agatha wakes the next morning nursing a hangover and regretting her behavior. Then Charles calls with shocking news: Mary has been murdered. Drawn into the investigation, Agatha enters the competitive world of horse riding, where Mary had made both friends and enemies. As she digs into the victim’s past, she uncovers a trail of rivalries, grudges, and violent encounters stretching back years. Suspects emerge from every corner of Mary’s life, including former riding competitors, old school acquaintances, and even members of her own family. Meanwhile, the police have their own theory—and Agatha herself is high on their list of suspects. With time running out, Agatha must uncover the truth before the real killer escapes justice and she finds herself facing charges for a crime she didn’t commit.

Down the Hatch

S9:32

6h 54m

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Beloved New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton’s cranky and crafty Agatha Raisin is back on the case in Down the Hatch. Having recently taken up power-walking, private detective Agatha Raisin is enjoying a lunchtime stroll through Mircester Park when she hears cries for help. Rushing to investigate, she discovers an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Swinburn, standing beside the body of a dead man. The victim, known locally as “the Admiral,” was a gardener with a reputation for heavy drinking. The coroner rules that he died from poisoning, and Chief Inspector Wilkes quickly concludes that the death was a tragic accident caused by weedkiller stored in a rum bottle. Agatha isn’t convinced. Still, she returns to her work at Raisin Investigations until an anonymous tip suggests that the Admiral’s death was anything but accidental. When local gossip accuses the Swinburns of murder due to a long-running feud at their social club, the distressed couple ask Agatha to clear their names. Despite warnings from the police, she agrees to investigate. As Agatha digs into the Admiral’s past, she encounters a series of suspicious characters and uncovers a web of secrets, grudges, and hidden motives. Then the case turns personal when someone runs her off the road, nearly killing her. With another attack soon following, Agatha realizes that someone is determined to keep the truth buried—and will go to any lengths to stop her from uncovering it.

Devil's Delight

S10:33

7h 16m

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Beloved New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton’s cranky and crafty Agatha Raisin returns in Devil’s Delight with another baffling mystery. Agatha and her colleague Toni are driving to the long-awaited wedding of their friend, Officer Bill Wong, when their journey takes an unexpected turn. A terrified naked young man suddenly bursts from a roadside hedge and runs toward their car. Shaken and frightened, he claims to have discovered a dead body in the nearby woods. After lending him some clothes and calling the police, Agatha and Toni accompany him to the location he describes—a clearing near an ancient stone known as The Lone Warrior, rumored to have once served as a sacrificial altar. But when they arrive, the body has vanished. The only trace of evidence is a damp patch on the stone, and by the time the police arrive, even that has disappeared. Chief Inspector Wilkes dismisses the entire incident as a prank and accuses Agatha of wasting police time. Unconvinced, Agatha and Toni begin investigating on their own. Their inquiries lead them to members of the Mircester Naturist Club, a colorful group whose interests range from artisanal ice cream to local legends and ancient curses. When another person disappears under suspicious circumstances, Agatha and Toni realize there is far more to the mystery than anyone suspects. To uncover the truth, they must piece together a trail of clues before they become the next victims.

Dead on Target

S10:34

7h 4m

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Beloved New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton’s cranky and crafty Agatha Raisin is back with another murder mystery. What begins as a pleasant day at a local village fete quickly turns into a nightmare when Agatha discovers the body of a wealthy landowner in the woods. The victim has an arrow lodged in his chest and is found in circumstances that raise more than a few uncomfortable questions. Detective Chief Inspector Wilkes initially dismisses the death as a tragic accident, believing the man was struck by a stray arrow during an archery demonstration at the fair. Agatha, however, is convinced that the evidence points to murder. Her suspicions seem validated when Wilkes changes his mind and agrees that the death was no accident. Unfortunately, he also decides that Agatha herself is the prime suspect. Determined to clear her name, Agatha launches her own investigation. Her search for the truth leads her into the middle of a bitter family feud, dangerous criminal connections, and a growing list of people with motives for murder. As she gets closer to uncovering the killer, Agatha realizes that someone is willing to do whatever it takes to keep their secrets hidden—including making her the next victim.

Killing Time

S10:35

7h 5m

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Beloved New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton’s cranky and crafty Agatha Raisin returns for another entertaining mystery. Agatha Raisin’s private detective agency is busier than ever, investigating a series of shop burglaries that have been troubling the local community. What begins as a property crime soon becomes far more serious when one of Agatha’s friends is murdered during a raid on his shop. Determined to bring the criminals to justice, Agatha throws herself into the investigation. At the same time, she agrees to help her longtime friend Sir Charles Fraith organize a lavish promotional event on the grounds of his ancestral estate, Barfield House. But Agatha soon finds herself facing dangers of her own. After receiving threatening messages and narrowly escaping an attempted abduction, she decides to lie low for a while on a previously planned trip to Mallorca. There she reunites with her partner, former police officer John Glass, who is working as a dance instructor aboard a cruise ship. Unfortunately, Agatha’s jealousy over John’s apparent closeness to his dance partner threatens to derail their relationship. Returning home with new determination, Agatha realizes she has uncovered the identity of the person behind the threats against her. Now she must solve the murder, stop those targeting her, and save her romance before it is too late. All the mysteries converge at the spectacular Barfield Extravaganza, where Agatha not only confronts a modern killer but also uncovers the solution to a four-hundred-year-old Cotswold murder mystery.

Sugar and Spite

S10:36

7h 1m

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Beloved New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton’s cranky and crafty Agatha Raisin returns with another puzzling mystery. When a series of deaths rocks the close-knit birdwatching community of the Cotswolds, Agatha Raisin and her team at Raisin Investigations are convinced that the incidents are anything but natural. As suspicion spreads through the village, Agatha begins digging into decades of rivalries, broken relationships, and long-buried secrets among the local birding enthusiasts. The deeper she investigates, the more she discovers that beneath the peaceful pastime of birdwatching lies a surprising amount of jealousy, resentment, and hidden conflict. At the same time, Agatha’s personal life is in turmoil. Her relationship with John Glass is strained after he is called away for work as a cruise ship dance instructor. Meanwhile, her longtime friend Sir Charles Fraith appears eager to take John's place in her affections, leaving Agatha torn between romance and reason. As the body count rises, Agatha must stay focused on the investigation. To catch the killer, she will need sharp observation skills, a thick skin, and perhaps a pair of binoculars. If she fails to connect the clues in time, she may find herself becoming the next target.