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Agatha Raisin: Dead Before Teatime

The next funny and charming mystery in the bestselling cosy mystery series

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Agatha Raisin: Dead Before Teatime

By: M.C. Beaton, R W Green
Narrated by: Fenella Woolgar
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Summary
 The brand new village mystery starring Agatha Raisin!

Agatha Raisin's Cotswolds village of Carsely is in uproar when word spreads that The Red Lion pub is preparing to close. The aristocratic owner of the local brewery plans to develop the land into luxury apartments.

Taking it upon herself to lead the petition against the closure, Agatha sees a perfect opportunity to confront redeveloper Lord Ancombe when she is invited to his annual Civil War re-enactment at Ancombe Manor.

Watching men ride around on horses with replica guns is far from Agatha's favourite pastime, so she is relieved to hear there will at least be afternoon tea. But before the scones can be served, Lord Ancombe is discovered shot dead.

Suddenly Agatha has not just a pub to save, but a murder to solve. It seems her investigations are not everyone's cup of tea . . . Agatha has the distinct impression that someone is trying to silence her, for good

Praise for the Agatha Raisin novels:

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

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

'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©2026 M.C. Beaton Limited (P)2026 Little, Brown Book Group Limited Crime Fiction Fiction Village
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For the first time in the Agatha Raisin series, I actually stopped halfway through because I’d lost the motivation to continue.

I really missed the vulnerable, chaotic, human Agatha...the friendship with Mrs Bloxby and her little distractions involving James and Sir Charles. Here, she felt almost too confident, and it took away some of the charm.

An okay read, but nowhere near as enjoyable as the original series. And the narration felt rather tepid too.

I miss the old Agatha!

Not Quite My Agatha!

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After pre ordering this book months ago, before the sad passing of the wonderful Penelope Keith, like many others, I just can’t listen to it. I’ve listened to every book and loved them but sadly this will be my last, I’m stopping reading at chapter 3.
It’s not just the narration, let’s be fair, whoever took it on was a brave soul to follow in PK’s wake but the character of Agatha seems to have changed too, I’m so sorry but it’s just sub standard writing and narration too.

So disappointed

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I have enjoyed M.C.Beaton's Writing Works from her Royal Regency Stories to the unforgettable Agatha Raisin series. Since her death R.W. Green has continued the series after receiving instructions, notes and guidance from M.C.Beaton herself.
This story is the closest to the original style of M.C.Beaton, however, there are moments when its frustrating and leaves one irritated with details that aren't quite right.
With the devastating loss of Penelope Keith in July 2026 I didn't envy the replacement for narrator.
Fenella Woolgar is a great choice sadly her style doesn't have the necessary bite that the character has but a very good try.

I really wish ½ stars could be given... Good story

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The narration was very bland and made the whole story uninteresting. The characters we have come to love sounded so different and so wrong, it is a shame you cannot get Diana Bishop Who did an excellent job narrating the vicious vet.

Nothing

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Seems as though there are other people who agree with my thoughts about this"latest" not really Raisin.
I thought it dragged on. Narrator was confused & confusing depicting characters.
Just really disappointed by all aspects.
Thinking of requesting a refund. I can usually listen more than once but not this one.
Not keen on the tv series either!
Rip to Penelope Keith & MCBeaton.

OAP with health issues 81yrs.

Disappointing

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