Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House, M. C. Beaton
Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House, M. C. Beaton
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Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Penelope Keith

Unabridged: 6 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2013

Synopsis

Another witty mystery featuring the quirky, crime-solving sleuth Agatha RaisinJust back from an extended stay in London, Agatha Raisin finds herself greeted by torrential rains and an old, familiar feeling of boredom. When her handsome new neighbor, Paul Chatterton, shows up on her doorstep, she tries her best to ignore his obvious charms, but his sparkling black eyes and the promise of adventure soon lure her into another investigation.Paul has heard rumors about Agatha’s reputation as the Cotswold village sleuth and wastes no time offering their services to the crotchety owner of a haunted house. Whispers, footsteps, and a cold white mist are plaguing Mrs. Witherspoon, but the police have failed to come up with any leads, supernatural or otherwise. The neighbors think it’s all a desperate ploy for attention, but Paul and Agatha are sure something more devious is going on. Someone’s playing tricks on Mrs. Witherspoon, and when she turns up dead under suspicious circumstances, Agatha finds herself caught up in another baffling murder mystery.

About M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton has won international acclaim for her New York Times bestselling Hamish Macbeth mysteries. The BBC has aired 24 episodes based on the series. Beaton is also the author of the bestselling Agatha Raisin series, which will air as an eight-episode dramatic series on Sky1, starring Ashley Jensen. She lives in the Cotswolds with her husband. For more information, you can visit MCBeaton.com.

About Penelope Keith

Penelope Keith is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and award-winning actress who is best known for her roles in To the Manor Born and The Good Life, but she has appeared in many other television programs, including No Job for a Lady and Law and Disorder. Her theater performances include The Norman Conquests, Hay Fever, and Mrs. Warren’s Profession. She has received several BAFTA Awards and in 2014 was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anne on February 08, 2025

I love a haunted house story. But the only things that haunted this book were continuity errors. What the hell was up with Charles having children with his ex-wife? In the last book, it was plain that his then-wife had tricked him into thinking she was pregnant with twins when she wasn't pregnant with......more

Goodreads review by Sophie on March 04, 2019

I absolutely love the Agatha Raisin series of books, they are quick easy fun reads. They keep hold of my attention really easily and I have to admit I rarely figure out who the killer is , the books always keep me on my toes keeps my mind working to figure out who it could be. The characters that fea......more

Goodreads review by Stacey on September 15, 2023

Cozy Mystery! 🧐 Funny how some people can go quite mad without anyone around them realizing it. When Agatha Raisin's handsome new neighbor, Paul Chatterton, shows up on her doorstep wanting her to help investigate claims of a haunted house, she wastes no time offering her services. Whispers, footste......more

Goodreads review by Yvonne on July 21, 2015

The small town of Carsley is once again hit with a brand new mystery. An old woman reports that her home is haunted and she needs a ghost hunter. Feeling bored, Agatha Raisin volunteers and this time she’s accompanied by her handsome new neighbor, Paul Chatterton. It’s not long before they discover......more

Goodreads review by Una on January 03, 2015

It's difficult to divide a visit with old friends and the strength of this book in the Agatha Raisin series. Agatha is again mesmerized with the latest man living next door while she pines under it all for the goofy James Lacey. Her aging comes out well when she can't get up out of a lawn chair grac......more

Quotes

“Curmudgeonly but lovable Agatha Raisin cheerfully grouses her way through the English countryside in this cozy mystery. What at first seems to be a rather routine murder case gathers twists and turns —and a few more bodies—as it moves along…Agatha is as on the mark as ever, and so is her author.” RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

“Fans of the Agatha Raisin mysteries will understand why they are so addictive but first-time readers of this series should note that once they are finished with this novel, the reader will want to immediately obtain the complete backlist.” Midwest Book Review

“Another delightful series adventure.” Library Journal

“If you’re a fan of a good cozy, give Agatha Raisin a try. If you¹re already a fan of the series Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House will not disappoint you. It’s as full of laughs as the previous thirteen books and when you’re done with this one, I promise, you won’t be able to wait for number fifteen to come along.”  ReviewingtheEvidence.com

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