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Agatha Raisin and the Witches' Tree

By: M.C. Beaton
Narrated by: Penelope Keith
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Summary

 'No wonder she's been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime' Mail on Sunday
Toil and trouble in store for Agatha!

Cotswolds inhabitants are used to bad weather, but the night sky is especially foggy as Rory and Molly Harris, the new vicar and his wife, drive slowly home from a dinner party in their village of Sumpton Harcourt. They struggle to see the road ahead - but then screech to a halt. Right in front of them, aglow in the headlights of their car, a body hangs from a lightning-blasted tree at the edge of town. But it's not suicide; Margaret Darby, an elderly spinster of the parish, has been murdered - and the villagers are bewildered as to who would commit such a crime, and why.

Agatha Raisin rises to the occasion, delighted to have some excitement back in her life as if truth be told, she was getting bored of the long run of lost cats and divorces on the books. But Sumpton Harcourt is an isolated and unfriendly village, she finds a place that poses more questions than answers. And when two more murders follow the first, Agatha begins to fear for her reputation - and her life. That the village has its own coven of witches certainly doesn't make her feel any better...

Praise for M. C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin series

'A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed' Daily Mail

'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

'The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status' The Times Cosy Crime Fiction Mystery Women Sleuths Crime Village Witchcraft Magic Users
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Critic reviews

The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status
A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed
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 has done it again. My favourite laugh aloud crimevillage crime author has, I think, a slightly darker touch in this latest offering, and it's still wonderful.
All stars
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I have waited so long for this book to come out and I was not disappointed. I can not wait for the next one. Fantastic story which gave me several giggles and Dame Penelope Keith is just awesome to listen to.

Brilliant

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Would you listen to Agatha Raisin: The Witches' Tree again? Why?

I enjoy all of M C Beaton characters and can listen to her stories on repeat as long as I leave it a couple of years between listens.

What did you like best about this story?

Everyone has such an evil side interspersed with true kindness, as in real m fe

What about Penelope Keith’s performance did you like?

I am a fan of Penelope Keith so anything read by her is for me, a bonus

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I frequently laugh

Any additional comments?

Please let Agatha meet someone who truly loves her!

Another mad murder

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Here she goes again, Agatha Raisin involved in murder and mayhem, and still no love or marriage insight.

Agatha Raisin: The Witches Tree

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A cosy story with touches of gore and the usual humour - very well read.

Easy listen

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Another great book from the pen of M. C. Beaton, brilliantly read by the superb Penelope Keith.

If you haven't yet tried Agatha Raisin, take the plunge - they are an absolute delight.

Fabulous

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