Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death

Laugh out loud

This is the first book in the Agatha Raisin story and to begin with I did not like the main character Agatha Raisin, but she grew on me as the story developed until I saw her as a crazy aunt. The narrator was very good and told the story very well and with the plot there were parts where I had tears of laughter but it was still a murder mystery which had you guessing all the way through.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

An easy listen, nothing challenging

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Fun if you don't want to really concentrate or think too hard.

What about Penelope Keith’s performance did you like?

Always a pleasure

Did Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death inspire you to do anything?

Not move to a small village in the middle of nowhere.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Thoroughly recommended

What made the experience of listening to Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death the most enjoyable?

The first Agatha Raisin, 'lady detective', novel establishes Agatha as a newcomer to the English countryside, vacillating about staying, and surprising herself by making new friends and becoming actually popular for the first time in her pushy, go-getting, high-flying life. As a successor to Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, she is certainly very recognisable to most modern readers, and her transformation from waspish business owner to respected country-dweller is at least as interesting as the tale of her investigations into the death of a local husband. Excellently written, excellently read (of course!), and a thoroughly romping listen.

What did you like best about this story?

The author takes the time to establish the characters in a way that blends subtlety with humour, and their interactions are fascinating to observe.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

There were so many great scenes, I would be hard pressed to pick one that stood out above the rest.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

How hard can it be for a city high-flyer to turn country-dweller?

Any additional comments?

The performance from Penelope Keith was impeccable, as one would expect.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Completely loved it!

I'm now hooked on this series after listening to this audio book! Highly recommended if you enjoy Agatha Christie and midsummer murders for a bit of light entertainment.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very enjoyable listen

I love Penelope Keith narrating this series, and The Quiche of Death is one of the best for pure fun. Perfect listening for a Sunday afternoon with tea and cake!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bit slow going to begin with but stick with it!

Narrator =brilliant! Love the way she reads!
Storyline- excellent when it got going, little bit slow to begin with but that's to be expected when a tonne of characters need to be introduced.
Loved the humour, brilliant, and the development of Agatha is again excellent. She really grows on you!
Excellent murder mystery! Would recommend to anyone who loves an ameatur sleuth like agatha Christies Marple!

Agatha Raisin

Excellent story, read by the best person possible

A must listen, for everyone, murder, comedy, what more could anyone ask for

Great book, fantastic narration

I have read the book before listening to this, Penelope Kieth really brings the characters to life.

Great listen

Really good story, well written and humorous. Unfortunately there was an audio fault between chapters 9-10. Would definitely listen to another one, wonderfully narrated by Penelope Keith as one would expect.

Penelope Keith is brilliant!

Penelope Keith is Agatha Raisin, fabulous, light hearted and a great distraction! Downloading next book!