Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesh..., M. C. Beaton
Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesh..., M. C. Beaton
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Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Penelope Keith

Unabridged: 5 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/2012

Synopsis

He was a hairdresser to dye for.The local ladies all deem Mr. John a wizard, so when Agatha finds a few grey hairs on her head—and the rinse she tries at home turns her hair purple—she makes a beeline for the handsome Evesham hairdresser. And as well as sorting out her hair it soon becomes clear the charming man also has designs on her heart—but their budding romance is cut short when Mr. John is fatally poisoned in his salon. Once again Agatha finds herself embroiled in a murder case. Was it one of Mr. John's many lady clients, all of whom divulged to him their darkest secrets? It's time for Agatha to get to the root of this hair-raising 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 23, 2025

Agatha gets her hair done and uncovers a blackmailer. Charles Fratih is her co-pilot in this mystery, as the vile James is still off being vile. Charles is such a loveable scoundrel. I mean, he's awful but at least he doesn't present himself as a paragon. And when he screws Aggie (view spoiler)[over in the end by c (hide spoiler)]......more

Goodreads review by Yvonne on May 17, 2015

These books go so fast…this one is #8 and I’m already finished. Like the previous books, this one picks up right where the last one left off. This would really make a great TV series. Very similar to Murder, She Wrote. Agatha is horrified to discover she has a few gray hairs. She tries to color to ta......more

Goodreads review by Frenzi on November 30, 2023

Agatha Raisin, the spirited and slightly impertinent detective, finds herself embroiled in a peculiar mystery. It all starts with a visit to her hairdresser, Mr. John, who becomes the victim of a poisoned situation right in the middle of a haircut. Ever the nosy and fearless one, Agatha dives headfi......more

Goodreads review by SoRoLi (Sonja) ♡ on December 21, 2018

Agatha Raisin muss sich dringend die Haare frisieren und färben lassen und ist dankbar für den Tipp, zu Mr. John zu gehen. Er soll ein begnadeter Friseur sein, bei dem die Damen Schlange stehen. Tatsächlich ist Mr. John ein sehr attraktiver Friseur, der sein Handwerk versteht. Auch Agatha lässt sich......more

Goodreads review by Libros Prestados on October 11, 2019

Me ha parecido muy entretenida y me lo he leído en un pispás, aunque no sea nada del otro mundo. El misterio se descubre antes de la revelación final bastante fácil (las novelas protagonizadas por Agatha Raisin no tienen puzles complejos) y hay una trama horizontal que me he perdido porque no sigo la......more

Quotes

“Cozy without being the least bit cute, Beaton’s books about this tough little Raisin cookie are well-made and smoothly oiled entertainment machines, working unexpected changes on familiar turf.” Amazon.com

“M.C. Beaton…spins another tale of mystery and droll humor.” RT Book Reviews

“Beaton masterfully describes the annoyances and ego deflations suffered by the middle-aged Agatha, as well as the summertime blues caused by unusually hot weather.” Publishers Weekly

“Another delightful cozy featuring Cotswolds surroundings, a bit of history, and buoyant characters.” Library Journal

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