Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death
In her first adventure, Agatha Raisin, a savvy, middle-aged PR executive, retires early to the quaint village of Carsely in the Cotswolds. Eager to make a splash, she enters a local baking contest with a store-bought quiche, only for the judge to die after eating it. Determined to clear her name and uncover the real murderer, Agatha embarks on her inaugural sleuthing mission, revealing the darker undercurrents of village life.
Agatha Raisin: A Spoonful of Poison
Agatha Raisin is hired to help promote a local village fete. What seems like a simple PR job takes a deadly turn when a local woman dies after consuming tainted jam. Agatha’s sharp wit and nosy nature lead her into a web of secrets, jealousies, and hidden relationships in the seemingly idyllic countryside. With her usual blend of determination and charm, Agatha must unmask the poisoner before more victims fall prey.
Agatha Raisin: Hiss and Hers
Agatha Raisin finds herself in a romantic competition for the affection of George Marston, a local gardener known for his good looks and charm. When George is found dead, apparently bitten by a snake, Agatha suspects foul play. As she digs deeper into George’s past and the secrets of the villagers, she discovers that love and envy are a lethal combination. The investigation leads her into a tangled mess of unrequited love and deadly rivalries.
Agatha Raisin: Pushing up Daisies
The war over land in Carsely becomes deadly when Lord Bellington, who plans to sell off land to developers, is found murdered. Agatha Raisin takes on the case, suspecting that the list of people with motives might be longer than she anticipated. As she navigates through a maze of greed, betrayal, and old grudges, Agatha must dig deep to find the truth behind the murder before the killer strikes again.
Agatha Raisin and the Dead Ringer
When the bell-ringers of Thirk Magna invite Agatha Raisin to investigate the mysterious death of a fellow ringer, she finds herself in a village rife with secrets. As another death occurs, Agatha's persistence uncovers a series of lies and cover-ups among the villagers. Amidst the ancient church bells and sinister shadows, Agatha must solve the case while grappling with her own feelings and a sense of foreboding danger.
Agatha Raisin: Down the Hatch
In this engaging mystery, Agatha Raisin is confronted with the curious case of a local man found dead in what appears to be an accidental drowning. Agatha suspects foul play and dives into an investigation that reveals the victim’s tangled history with the village’s residents. With her keen intuition and help from her friends, Agatha untangles a web of deceit and hidden motives to uncover the truth behind the suspicious death.
Agatha Raisin: Devil’s Delight
Agatha Raisin’s latest case takes a sinister turn when a popular TV chef is found murdered. Known for his fiery temper and numerous enemies, the chef's death sends shockwaves through the community. Agatha, with her sharp instincts and unyielding determination, delves into the competitive and cutthroat world of celebrity chefs. As she navigates through jealousy, ambition, and rivalry, she must identify the killer before more lives are jeopardized.
