The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton

The Quiche of Death

Agatha Raisin #1

M.C. Beaton with Penelope Keith (Narrator)

6 hours, 25 minutes • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction crime mystery lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

Putting all her eggs in one basket, Agatha Raisin gives up her successful PR firm, sells her London flat, and samples a taste of early retirement in the quiet village of Carsely. Bored, lonely and used to getting her way, she enters a local baking...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,033 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 77%
mysterious 76%
funny 69%
adventurous 31%
relaxing 19%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 38%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 26% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.51

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