morgan_watches_birds's review against another edition
5.0
This one was very surprising due to the personal relationships (James and Agatha getting engaged). But I liked how the story kept me guessing about who was actually the murderer.
nell_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I'm only giving this three stars because it's most definitely the most infuriating book of the series. James doesn't love her and the fact she had to basically stuff down who she was to land him, kinda makes me mad.
iwantacactus's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
satindoll's review against another edition
3.0
the development in agatha and james’s relationship at the end was more shocking than the reveal (not very shocking but well done) of the murderer lmaoo.
madisonreadsbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Six months of being in London has left Agatha Raisin desperate to return to the familiar warmth of Carsley. Of course, she's soon bored by the slow pace of village life and is looking for adventure, either in the arms of the "blows hot-and-cold" James Lacey, or further afield. When the niece of a villager asks her to investigate the murder of a fellow rambler, it looks like she will get a chance at both. The pair move to a neighbouring village, sharing a flat and claiming to be a married couple.
The plot shares an equal focus on investigating the murder and the pseudo-married life of James and Agatha. The latter seems to very much cool Agatha's ardour, and in typical James fashion the less interested Agatha appears, the more he wants to gain her favour. It leads to a very unexpected twist at the end, and one I'm not sure is in Agatha's best interests.
We meet some interesting side characters, take particular note of Sir Charles as I know he appears in future books! Whilst I didn't enjoy this one as much as others in the series, it's still a very entertaining read and a pleasing addition to the series.
The plot shares an equal focus on investigating the murder and the pseudo-married life of James and Agatha. The latter seems to very much cool Agatha's ardour, and in typical James fashion the less interested Agatha appears, the more he wants to gain her favour. It leads to a very unexpected twist at the end, and one I'm not sure is in Agatha's best interests.
We meet some interesting side characters, take particular note of Sir Charles as I know he appears in future books! Whilst I didn't enjoy this one as much as others in the series, it's still a very entertaining read and a pleasing addition to the series.
liatrek's review against another edition
4.0
Delightfully fun following Agatha and James solve another murder. I’m addicted to the audio books and can’t wait to start another.