Devils Delight, M. C. Beaton
Devils Delight, M. C. Beaton
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Devil's Delight

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Penelope Keith

Unabridged: 7 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/13/2022


Synopsis

Beloved New York Times bestseller M. C. Beaton’s cranky, crafty Agatha Raisin―the star of her own hit TV series―is back on the case again in Devil’s Delight.Toni and Agatha are in the car on the way to Officer Bill Wong’s long-awaited wedding when, much to their shock, a naked young man bursts through a hedge on the side of the road and comes running toward them.Terrified, he explains that he has just seen a dead body in the woods. Toni lends him an old t-shirt to cover himself, Agatha calls the police, and the young man takes them to the spot where he saw the body, across from a meadow where the Mircester Naturist Club is due to have its annual summer barbecue.The young man, Edward, explains that he is the club’s social convener and had arrived early to set things up. He says he found the body at the edge of the woods, near an ancient stone known as The Lone Warrior and said to have once been used as a sacrificial altar.When they reach the spot, however, there is nothing on the large, flat rock except a small wet patch. Even that has dried up by the time the police arrive, and Chief Inspector Wilkes accuses Agatha of wasting police time on a prank.But Agatha and Toni grow suspicious after meeting some of the club’s members, whose diverse interests range from artisanal ice cream to ancient curses. And when another disappearance occurs, it’s up to them to put together the pieces … or end up on the altar themselves.

About M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton (1936–2019), hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit show on Acorn TV and public television—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series and the Edwardian Murder Mysteries featuring Lady Rose Summer. Born in Scotland, she started her career writing historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.

About R. W. Green

 R. W. Green, a long-time friend of M. C. Beaton, has written numerous works of fiction and nonfiction. He lives in Surrey with his family and a black Labrador called Flynn.

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 Barbara on July 20, 2024

3.5 stars In this 33rd book in the 'Agatha Raisin' series, the private detective investigates cases involving murder, theft, and drug dealing. The book can be read as a standalone. ***** Private detective Agatha Raisin - a fiftyish Englishwoman with small bear-like eyes and shiny brown hair - lives in......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on December 28, 2022

This is my eulogy to Agatha Raisin, because she has, sadly, passed with the original author. Why the publishers are insisting on continuing with this farce is beyond me. RW Green is an accomplished writer - surely he deserves his own series with his own characters. Does he know Agatha? No!......more

Goodreads review by Bam cooks the books on November 22, 2022

This is a fun outing filled with nudity and ice cream! As usual, Agatha has her hands full with intriguing cases and attractive men wanting to seduce her...or kill her. R.W. Green has hit his stride taking over this long-running series from the late Ms Beaton. An amusing and enjoyable cozy mystery.......more

Goodreads review by Judy on December 02, 2022

I had a lot of fun reading the adventures Agatha Raisin had in this book. It is hard to believe that this is number 33 in the series and I had never heard of this particular series until stumbling across this one. I wil be looking to read some of the other books in this series when I get a chance. Ag......more

Goodreads review by Lily on November 05, 2023

Cobblestones? Rain? Murder? SAY LESS! Stunning, cute little read! It's giving murder mystery *lite*. The novel had a great pace! I was living for the setting, like who doesn't want to read a spooky little fall novel that takes place in the Cotswolds with little thatched roof cottages all over! 👏🏻 Th......more


Quotes

“Keith’s imposing delivery and vivacious tone reflect Agatha’s feisty personality.”

AudioFile

“Devil’s Delight delighted me with its nudists and witches.”

Gumshoe Review

“The book has the signature snarky, lol moments we love about this series. Author R. W. Green has done another great job…Fans of the series will be happy.”

Red Carpet Crash

“Agatha Raisin continues to handle some murders—and some men—more easily than others…The convoluted mystery plays second fiddle to the heroine’s even more convoluted love life.”

Kirkus Reviews

“Fans…may appreciate catching up with the current status of Agatha’s ever-expanding team of once, current, and possibly future beaus.”

Publishers Weekly


Awards

  • USA Today Pick
  • Amazon Editors' Pick
  • Mystery Tribune Pick
  • Woman's World Pick