Agatha Raisin. Beating About The Bush

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Publisher: Constable
Publisher Place: Uk
Publisher Year: 2019
Edition: First Edition

Description: 237 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy ASHLEY JENSENNo wonder shes been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime MAIL ON SUNDAY A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed DAILY MAIL The detective novels of M C Beaton have reached cult status THE TIMES Irresistible, unputdownable, a joy ANNE ROBINSONAgatha Raisin returns for her 30th adventure . . . _____________When private detective Agatha Raisin comes across a severed leg in a roadside hedge, it looks like she is about to become involved in a particularly gruesome murder. Looks, however, can be deceiving, as Agatha discovers when she is employed to investigate a case of industrial espionage at a factory where nothing is quite what it seems.The factory mystery soon turns to murder and a bad-tempered donkey turns Agatha into a national celebrity, before bringing her ridicule and shame. To add to her woes, Agatha finds herself grappling with growing feelings for her friend and occasional lover, Sir Charles Fraith. Then, as a possible solution to the factory murder unfolds, her own life is thrown into deadly peril. Will Agatha get her man at last Or will the killer get her first _____________Praise for M. C. Beatons Agatha Raisin series Full of perfectly pitched interest, intrigue, and charm Lee ChildThe detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status The TimesA Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed Daily MailAgatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack-a-day habit and major man lust. In fact, I think she could be living my dream life Entertainment WeeklyAgatha Raisin is sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining. . . M C Beaton has created a new national treasure... the stories zing along and are irresistible, unputdownable, a joy. If you buy one book a year, let it be this. Agatha Raisin is The Strongest Link Anne RobinsonM. C. Beatons imperfect heroine is an absolute gem Publishers WeeklyBeing a cranky, middle-aged female myself, I found Agatha charming! Amazon customer review[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 TimesAnyone interested in . . . intelligent, amusing reading will want to make the acquaintance of Mrs. Agatha Raisin Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionFew things in life are mo

ISBN: 9781472126993