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Agatha Raisin: Sugar and Spite

The brand new novel in the bestselling cosy mystery series

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Agatha Raisin: Sugar and Spite

By: M.C. Beaton, R W Green
Narrated by: Penelope Keith
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'A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed' DAILY MAIL

'The detective novels of M C Beaton have reached cult status' THE TIMES

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Feathers are flying in Agatha Raisin's brand new case!

Agatha Raisin can think of nothing duller than a lecture on birdwatching... but events take a thrilling turn when an angry interloper storms the stage at the Carsely Ladies' Society and threatens the three bird fanatics.

When Agatha walks in on the trio of women in the middle of a blazing row, her detective instincts start 'twitching'. And when one of the birdwatchers is found dead, she can't resist investigating.

Her first lead comes from the victim's brother, who believes his sister was murdered by her fellow twitchers. Further digging reveals the disturbing nature of the women's friendship, and a bewilderingly long list of suspects.

Agatha will have to break out her binoculars and embrace her bitter side to solve the murders. Will she be able to gather all the breadcrumbs and put together the clues before she becomes a sitting duck herself?
Cosy Crime Fiction Mystery Women Sleuths Emotionally Gripping Exciting Tear-jerking Heartfelt
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Critic reviews

Lots of mystery in a package that makes you laugh and cry
Praise for M. C. Beaton:
The detective novels of M C Beaton have reached cult status
No wonder she's been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime
A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed
Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy (Ashley Jensen)
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
M. C. Beaton's imperfect heroine is an absolute gem
Irresistible, unputdownable, a joy (Anne Robinson)
[Agatha] is a glorious cross between Miss Marple, Auntie Mame, and Lucille Ball . . . She's wonderful
Few things in life are more satisfying than to discover a brand-new Agatha Raisin mystery
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Penelope Keith has a very easy to listen to voice and,having listened to all her recordings of Agatha Raisin, can only praise this one. I enjoyed listening to this book.




Sugar and Spite

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I love how these books continue with MC Beatons character development and couldn't help but shed a tear at the end. Thoroughly enjoyed

Oh Aggie

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Once again a good story and great characters that fit nicely. Sadly Agatha Raisin loses her man suddenly but in her way decides to celebrate him rather than mourn. Narration is superb as usual. 5 stars all round.

Tragic

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wonderful job Miss Keith all ways a joy to listen to you.
bring on the next book please your getting me through lukemia.

well

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This is a wonderful cozy mystery from MC Beaton's writer RW Green. I have read all of the Agatha Raisin books and I have loved them all. RW Green is doing a great job with MC Beaton's work and I am sure MC Beaton will be proud of him.

The story of this book is that Agatha and her acquaintances join together to help solve some cases regarding some people in the bird watching community. We are also shown Agatha's private life and her home life.

Full of fun, crazy antics and hilarious words, this book made me laugh so much. The ending was quite sad though and surprising, so be prepared for that.

Overall, this is a wonderful book which I really loved and enjoyed. I can't wait for the next one. Highly recommended!

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