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Agatha Raisin: Devil's Delight

the latest cosy crime novel from the bestselling author

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Agatha Raisin: Devil's Delight

By: M.C. Beaton
Narrated by: Penelope Keith
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 'Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy' ASHLEY JENSEN

'No wonder she's been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime' MAIL ON SUNDAY

The next Agatha Raisin mystery from 23 million copy-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 . . .

Agatha and her assistant, Toni, are driving to their friend Bill Wong's wedding, thinking of nothing more than what the beautiful bride will be wearing when a terrified young man comes running down the country lane towards them wearing. . . nothing at all.

The encounter leads them to become embroiled with a naturist group, a disappearing corpse, fantasy games, witchcraft, an ice cream empire, intrigue and murder. In the meantime, Agatha's hectic life swirls along at dizzying pace, her private detective agency as busy as ever and her private affairs in turmoil - old loves to contend with and a new suitor on the scene.

Then she finds herself in deadly danger when she begins to close in on a suspected murderer and the sinister nature of the ice cream business leads her to a chilling conclusion.


'This mystery's got everything - a naturist group, witchcraft, murder and an ice cream empire' USA Today

'Author M.C. Beaton has once again changed up Agatha and made her bolder, more daring and the talk of the naturist colony' Just Reviews

'I feel the Agatha Raisin mysteries are in safe hands with R.W. Green. I will continue to purchase future installments as long as he remains at the helm. DEVIL'S DELIGHT delighted me with its nudists and witches'Gumshoe Review

'A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed' DAILY MAIL

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

'A blend of Miss Marple's insight with the cunning of every murderer she ever revealed ... Cosy crime with a touch of bite' Belfast Telegraph

'Crime in the Cotswolds has never been livelier than in Agatha's fizzingly funny cases, and this one takes the biscuit' - Peterborough Telegraph

Praise for M. C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin mysteries:

'Irresistible, unputdownable, a joy' Anne Robinson

'Full of perfectly pitched interest, intrigue, and charm' Lee Child

'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

'M. C. Beaton's imperfect heroine is an absolute gem' Publishers Weekly

'[Agatha] is a glorious cross between Miss Marple, Auntie Mame, and Lucille Ball . . . She's wonderful' St. Petersburg Times

'Few things in life are more satisfying than to discover a brand-new Agatha Raisin mystery' Tampa Tribune-Times

'Beaton has a winner in the irrepressible, romance-hungry Agatha' Chicago Sun-Times©2022 M.C. Beaton Cosy Crime Detective Murder Mystery Private Investigators Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction
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Loved it. It’s a typical Agatha story. Great storyline and brilliantly read by Penelope Keith

Another great storyline

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Agatha has loads of thrilling (and dangerous) adventures in this book. The plot is blatantly and hilariously ridiculous - I enjoyed its light-hearted silliness. Was very pleased to meet lots of interesting new characters and love interests in this book and relieved that some of the too-familiar tired ones got a bit of a rest. Agatha's boldness really shines and although the book does have some obvious nods to OG Agatha, I am so glad that she seems to be moving with the times and a evolving to be a little less old fashioned than in some of the earlier books.

extremely silly but lots of fun

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good story, good new character but 2 chapter introduction is annoying for long term readers

good story but waffly forward

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I agree with the other reviewers. There was something about this that was not up to par. I had just relistened to all the previous audio in preparation for this new audio book. I did try to enjoy it but there was something missing. I do not think the storyline was as great as other books. The main storyline (do not want to give anything away) grated on me. Penelope Keith was good as the narrator.

Did not engage me as the other books

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This was a good story with an interesting plot. giggle to myself on more than one occasion

loved it

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