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Agatha lets sleeping vets lie...Retired PR boss Agatha Raisin is enjoying life in her pretty Cotswold village of Carsely. It even seems likely that the attractive new vet, Paul Bladen, has taken a shine to her. But before romance can blossom, Paul is killed in an accident with Lord Pendlebury's horse. Only the circumstances are rather suspicious.Agatha decides she must once more play amateur investigator. And this cloud has a silver lining - she can persuade her usually stand-offish neighbour, James Lacey, to become her partner in the quest. As usual, Agatha is quite prepared to rush in, heedless of the lurking menace to both James and herself.Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:'Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, pack-a-day habit and major man lust. I think she may be living my dream life.' Entertainment Weekly'Clever red herrings and some wicked unfinished business guarantees that the listener will pant for a sequel.' The Times Audiobook Review
'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 WeeklyAn unexpected hike to the Other Side . . . After time away, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village of Carsely - and to her handsome neighbour, James Lacey. True, James seems less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon distracted by a sensational murder. The victim, found in a field, is young hiker Jessica Tartinck, who spent her life enraging landowners by insisting on her right to roam. Hope springs eternal in Agatha's breast as she lures the reluctant James into her investigation. There are so many leads to follow, for Jessica's fellow walkers - not to mention the landowners - all seem able to commit murder. Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:'A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed' Daily Mail'The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status' The Times'I'm not sure I wouldn't back Agatha against Reacher in a fight. She has the ruthlessness. The cunning. And the poisoned quiche' Daily Telegraph
Agatha goes digging where she shouldn't...Agatha is taken aback when she finds a new woman ensconced in the affections of her attractive bachelor neighbour, James Lacey. The beautiful Mary Fortune is superior in every way, especially when it comes to gardening - and with Carsely Garden Open Day looming, Agatha feels this deficiency acutely.So when Mary is discovered murdered, buried upside down in a pot, Agatha seizes the moment and immediately starts yanking up village secrets by their roots and digging the dirt on the hapless victim. But Agatha has an awkward secret too . . .Praise for the Agatha Raisin series:'Sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining . . . M. C. Beaton has created a national treature.' Anne Robinson, The Times'The Miss Marple-like Raisin is a refreshingly sensible, wonderfully eccentric, thoroughly likeable heroine.' Booklist
Den unga änkan Delphine har inget minne av sitt förflutna, allt hon vet är att hon som liten flicka räddades undan den franska revolutionen och fördes till England. Där har hon lev ett isolerat liv och det är bara via marknaden för franska migranter som hon träffar sina forna landsmän. En av dem är en charmig jonglör med gyllene hår och himmelsblå ögon. Först efter sin makes död får Delphine reda på sitt verkliga öde. Hon kommer från en adlig familj och hon har sedan barnsben varit trolovad med den franska greven Jules Saint-Pierre. Han befinner sig nu i England och vill gifta sig med henne. För att hedra sina föräldrars sista önskan går Delphine med på giftermålet. Men när hon möter sin blivande man så är det ett par bekanta himmelsblå ögon som ser på henne. Vem är egentligen Jules Saint-Pierre? Är han en greve eller en bedragare? M.C. Beaton (1936-2019) är den internationellt bästsäljande författaren till både Agatha Raisin- och Hamish Macbeth-serierna, såväl som flera populära historisk romance-serier. Hennes böcker har översatts till 17 språk och hennes Agatha Raisin-mysterier har blivit till TV-serie.
Lady Mary och hennes make, den stilige lord Hubert Challenge, lever i ett kärlekslöst äktenskap där han ger order och hon måste lyda. Mary vet att i hennes makes ögon är deras giftermål endast ett sätt för honom att behålla sin status, han behövde pengarna som hennes familj kunde erbjuda. Trots det är Mary hopplöst förälskad i Lord Hubert. Hon hade hoppats att deras arrangerade äktenskap skulle bli kärleksfullt och fyllt av glädje, men inser nu att hon var naiv.Efter att ha varit gifta i endast tre veckor blir Huberts regemente kallat till Bryssel där Napoleons trupper är på framfart. Trots makens protester följer Mary med. Väl på plats upptäcker hon att Huberts beryktade före detta älskarinna Clarissa också är i Bryssel. Mary bestämmer sig för att vinna sin mans hjärta och är villig att göra vad som krävs. Men det är hon inte ensam om ...M.C. Beaton (1936-2019) är den internationellt bästsäljande författaren till både Agatha Raisin- och Hamish Macbeth-serierna, såväl som flera populära historisk romance-serier. Hennes böcker har översatts till 17 språk och hennes Agatha Raisin-mysterier har blivit till TV-serie.
Roddeljournaliste Lady Jane Winters neemt geen blad voor de mond en dat komt haar duur te staan! Met haar vlijmscherpe opmerkingen maakt ze zich niet geliefd onder haar medecursisten tijdens een cursus vliegvissen. Maar wanneer op een dag haar levenloze lichaam uit het water gevist wordt, staat dorpsagent Hamish Macbeth voor een groot raadsel. Wie haatte haar zó erg, dat ze vermoord moest worden? ‘De dood van een roddeltante’ is een komische misdaadroman en het eerste deel in de bekende Hamish Macbeth-reeks van M.C. Beaton. De reeks is zo geliefd, dat het verfilmd is tot een populaire BBC tv-serie. M.C. Beaton is een van de pseudoniemen waaronder Marion Chesney (1936 - 2019) voornamelijk detective romans schreef. Tijdens haar carrière schreef ze meer dan honderd boeken, inclusief de uitermate populaire detective series over de Schotse agent Hamish Macbeth en voormalig public relations-specialist Agatha Raisin. Beide reeksen bestaan uit meer dan twintig delen en beiden zijn verfilmd tot tv-series. De fijne dosis Britse humor maken haar romans tot unieke en gezellige verhalen die je met moeite naast je neer kunt leggen.
Wie had dat gedacht... Een quiche als moordwapen? Agatha Raisin, voormalig public relations-specialist uit Londen, wordt onaangenaam verrast als ze een bakwedstrijd verliest met haar quiche die tot overmaat van ramp ook een van de juryleden doodt! Wanneer er gif in de quiche wordt aangetroffen, begint ze zelf een onderzoek naar de dader om haar zoete onschuld te bewijzen. Wie van de dorpsbewoners had het gemikt op jurylid Cummings-Browne? ‘De dodelijke quiche’ is een humoristische en tegelijkertijd mysterieuze misdaadroman en het eerste deel in de geprezen Agatha Raisin-reeks van M.C. Beaton, dat tevens verfilmd is tot een tv-serie. M.C. Beaton is een van de pseudoniemen waaronder Marion Chesney (1936 - 2019) voornamelijk detective romans schreef. Tijdens haar carrière schreef ze meer dan honderd boeken, inclusief de uitermate populaire detective series over de Schotse agent Hamish Macbeth en voormalig public relations-specialist Agatha Raisin. Beide reeksen bestaan uit meer dan twintig delen en beiden zijn verfilmd tot tv-series. De fijne dosis Britse humor maken haar romans tot unieke en gezellige verhalen die je met moeite naast je neer kunt leggen.
A missing person report is not usually something that Hamish Macbeth sees as cause for undue distress.Should a child or a vulnerable person vanish, it's an urgent matter that needs to be treated seriously, but in Macbeth's experience, most other people who go missing tend to turn up again before long. So when Kate Hibbert disappears after having last been seen struggling along the road with a heavy suitcase, he is convinced she has gone travelling and reluctantly goes through the motions of investigating.Interviewing those who were closest to her, Macbeth is perplexed by their apparent lack of concern but sees no reason to suspect foul play. When Hibbert does eventually resurface, however, a storm of lies, intrigue and scandal threatens Macbeth's tranquil village of Lochdubh.Torn between loyalty to his local community and his responsibilities as a police officer, he begins threading his way through a maze of deceit, quickly finding himself on the trail of a ruthless, treacherous murderer. If he catches the killer, peace can return to the village. If he fails, he will lose everything - his job, his home and the life he so loves in Lochdubh.Praise of Death of a Green-Eyed Monster:'This Hamish Macbeth novel maintains Beaton's distinctive voice and includes the usual village eccentrics, loads of Scottish lore, and the light humor that Beaton fans have loved through the years. . . A definite purchase for all mystery collections' Starred Review, Library Journal'Unmissable!' Peterborough TelegraphPraise for the Hamish Macbeth series:'First rate ... deft social comedy and wonderfully realized atmosphere.' Booklist'It's always a treat to return to Lochdubh.' New York Times'Readers will enjoy the quirks and unique qualities of the cast ... Beaton catches the beauty of the area's natural geography and succinctly describes its distinct flavour.' Library Journal'Befuddled, earnest and utterly endearing, Hamish makes his triumphs sweetly satisfying.' Publishers Weekly
The brand new Agatha Raisin mystery from multimillion-selling author M. C. Beaton, the Queen of Cosy Crime, about an eccentric Cotswolds-based detective with an erratic love life and a penchant for G and Ts . . .
The latest Agatha Raisin mystery from bestselling author M. C. Beaton, about an eccentric Cotswolds-based detective with an erratic love life and a penchant for G and Ts and cigarettes . . .
Lochdubh's most famous police officer is gearing up for his 29th adventure!
A dead witness. A forgotten crime. Hamish Macbeth never had it so hard as in this newest Highlands mystery!
From the author of the ever-popular Agatha Raisin series, this is the 26th outing for the Highland's most famous PC, Hamish Macbeth.
The 24th Hamish Mcbeth crime mystery, delightfully recovered and re-issued for all the fans of Agatha Raisin.
The 23rd Hamish Mcbeth crime mystery, delightfully recovered and re-issued for all the fans of Agatha Raisin.
New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton is back with a new mystery featuring Scotland's most quick-witted but unambitious policeman.
The 22nd Hamish Mcbeth crime mystery, delightfully recovered and re-issued for all the fans of Agatha Raisin.
The 21st Hamish Mcbeth crime mystery, delightfully recovered and re-issued for all the fans of Agatha Raisin.
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