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Agatha Raisin i martwa znachorka, by M.C. Beaton

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softstarrynights's review against another edition

3.0

The ninth book in this series, Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden follows Agatha's adventures in a seaside town after a Francie, known for her potions and remedies, is found dead. I came to this series from the TV show, and while they have an episode with the same title it is a relatively different story. I actually didn't mind this. I realised pretty early on that the murderer was not going to be the same and so it was fun to guess at the culprit along with Agatha. There was something lacking in the structure of the novel, as Agatha was not doing as much active investigating which was a little strange. It's been a running joke that she doesn't solve murders but stumbles across the murder, which this book really emphasises. Still, I did enjoy the book, and s always the lack of James' presence makes the book more enjoyable for me.

kmc3050's review against another edition

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3.0

3. Love the new cat.

Penelope Keith did a good job narrating.

shallowgal00's review against another edition

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4.0

#9 ! these Agatha books are quick & easy reads ~ very enjoyable.

jmballard28's review against another edition

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2.0

One of my least favorite Agatha Raisins unfortunately. I sometimes love Agatha and sometimes find her behavior deplorable. This book really seemed to bring out the worst in her and she did not seem to feel anything that would lead her to change her behavior. At least one of the other main characters was also not recognizing how his behavior caused deep hurt to others.

So many of the rest of this series are much better, but I don't think I will be reading this one again...even if I do love listening to the narration by Penelope Keith.