Hot to Trot, M. C. Beaton
Hot to Trot, M. C. Beaton
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Hot to Trot
An Agatha Raisin Mystery

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Penelope Keith

Unabridged: 6 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/17/2020

Synopsis

Beloved New York Times bestseller M. C. Beaton’s cranky, crafty Agatha Raisin—now the star of a hit TV show—is back on the case again.When Private Investigator Agatha Raisin learns that her friend and one-time lover Charles Fraith is to be married to a mysterious socialite, Miss Mary Brown-Field, she sees it as her duty to find out what she can about the woman. Coming up empty, Agatha—out of selfless concern for Charles, of course—does the only sensible thing she can think of: she crashes their wedding, which ends in a public altercation. Nursing a hangover the next morning, she gets a phone call from Charles, with even more disturbing news: Mary has been murdered.Agatha takes on the case, and quickly becomes entrenched in the competitive equestrian world, in which Mary had been enmeshed—as well as the victim’s surprisingly violent past. Agatha finds no shortage of motives among a wide range of characters, from Mary’s old riding competitors, to enemies from her schoolgirl days, to her surly father, who threatens Agatha to mind her own business. Meanwhile, the police department has its money on another suspect: Agatha. Will she track down the criminal in time, or end up behind bars herself?

About M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton, 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 series 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, Beaton started her career writing historical romances under several pseudonyms. She passed away in 2019.

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 OutlawPoet on September 28, 2020

I was going to let this percolate for a bit, but I realized there’s no reason to. I can’t see my feelings changing on this one. This is a perfectly fine book. And Agatha isn’t Agatha anymore. I realize that M.C. Beaton is dead, and the guy who took over for her really tried, but Agatha is missing so m......more

Goodreads review by Shelley on November 12, 2020

I think...it might be time for Agatha to retire and Toni to take over the agency. This is, I believe, the first book fully written by MC Beaton's ghostwriter, and it shows. Multiple characters calling Agatha "Aggie" when it is established in earlier books that only Sir Charles calls her that. Mrs. B......more

Goodreads review by Blaine on October 18, 2020

Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Minotaur Books for this free advance copy in return for an honest review. One must wonder if after 30 books Agatha Raisin will become a bit tired and stale. This 31st book co-authored by Beaton and Rod Greene proves that there still is a lot of spunk left......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on June 05, 2021

It was a tip of the hat to this author choosing to read this book, written by a man who spent time with her in coming up with how best to write in her voice. The introduction to this book goes over her lifetime achievements and experiences, and having read so many of her books over the years I found......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on November 14, 2020

As a stand alone book the plot is good. But I feel like R.W Green has perhaps not read the books in the series before. Maybe just cliff notes. It’s the small details and character developments that is missing. For one the relationship with James has changed. There has been nothing with him and Agath......more

Quotes

"[The] superb 31st outing for Agatha Raisin…This lively entertainment includes an elegantly amusing introduction by Beaton (1936–2019), outlining her road to becoming a writer, as well as an affectionate foreword by longtime friend and journalist Green, who collaborated on this book.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy.” Ashley Jensen, star of the Agatha Raisin TV series

“Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack-a-day habit, and major man lust. In fact, I think she could be living my dream life.” Entertainment Weekly, praise for the series

Awards

  • Publishers Weekly Pick
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