Something Borrowed, Someone Dead, M. C. Beaton
Something Borrowed, Someone Dead, M. C. Beaton
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Something Borrowed, Someone Dead
An Agatha Raisin Mystery

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Penelope Keith

Unabridged: 6 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/17/2013

Synopsis

Gloria French was a jolly widow with dyed blonde hair, a raucous laugh, and rosy cheeks. When she first moved from London to the charming Cotswold hills, she was heartily welcomed. She seemed a do-gooder par excellence, raising funds for the church and caring for the elderly. But she had a nasty habit of borrowing things and not giving them back. Theyre just small thingsa teapot here, a set of silverware thereso its quite the shock when she is found dead, murdered with a poisoned bottle of elderberry wine. Afraid the murder will be a blight on the small town, Parish councilor Jerry Tarrant hires private detective Agatha Raisin to track down the murderer, but the village is secretive, and the residents resent Agathas investigation. Of course, that doesnt stop the ever-persistent Agatha from investigating and sticking her nose where no one wants itespecially as the suspect list grows. And, as if it isnt enough that Agathas ex has reentered the picture, the murderer is now targeting Agatha! With M. C. Beatons Something Borrowed, Someone Dead, the bossy, vain, and absolutely irresistible Agatha Raisin continues to be a fan favorite.

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara on July 20, 2024

In this 24th book in the 'Agatha Raisin' series, the private detective is on the trail of a poisoner. The book can be read as a standalone. ***** People who live in the Cotswold village of Piddlebury are gracious when newcomer Gloria French - who always helps out at church and reads to the elderly - a......more

Goodreads review by Katy on September 11, 2013

Review of a Netgalley review copy. I read the first five books in the series several years ago, and did enjoy them, but found the formula a little tedious after a while and stopped. Asked to review the latest in the series I was interested to see where the series had gone. Nothing much has changed. It......more

Goodreads review by Ellie on May 20, 2020

This is the first book I have read in the Agatha Raisin series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The writing is lighthearted despite the dark topic. I am going to start seeking out more of the series. I look forward to sinking my teeth into more of Agathas lighthearted detective work.......more

Goodreads review by Darci on October 21, 2021

Reading Agatha Raisin is like paying a visit to an old friend. She's feisty, prickly, yet has a big heart.......more

Goodreads review by Karen on November 25, 2013

This book was a big disappointment. It took me forever to read, mainly because it just didn't hold my interest. I have to wonder if M. C. Beaton is still writing the Agatha Raisin series or if she has a ghost writer. I've noticed that the last few Agatha books are lacking in good storylines, well-de......more

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