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 A visit to the local village fete for a spot of fun and relaxation turns into a nightmare for Agatha Raisin when she discovers the body of the local landowner in the woods - with an arrow in his chest and his trousers round his ankles.

At first her old adversary, Detective Chief Inspector Wilkes, declares the death a tragic accident, believing the victim has been hit by a stray arrow from an archery demonstration. Agatha is convinced the man was murdered and is shocked when Wilkes eventually agrees... particularly as he considers her to be his prime suspect!

Determined to clear her name and find the real killer, Agatha launches her own investigation, quickly becoming involved with a family at war, an unscrupulous gangster -- and a murderer who is determined to make her the next victim...

'This Hamish Macbeth novel maintains Beaton's distinctive voice and includes the usual village eccentrics, loads of Scottish lore, and the light humor that Beaton fans have loved through the years. . . A definite purchase for all mystery collections' Starred Review, Library Journal

'Unmissable!' Peterborough Telegraph

Praise for the Hamish Macbeth series:

'First rate ... deft social comedy and wonderfully realized atmosphere.' Booklist

'It's always a treat to return to Lochdubh.' New York Times

'Readers will enjoy the quirks and unique qualities of the cast ... Beaton catches the beauty of the area's natural geography and succinctly describes its distinct flavour.' Library Journal

'Befuddled, earnest and utterly endearing, Hamish makes his triumphs sweetly satisfying.' Publishers Weekly©2023 M.C. Beaton Amateur Sleuths Cosy Crime Fiction Detective Mystery Private Investigators Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Fiction Feel-Good Suspense
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Really enjoyed this as Penelope Keith is a good orator. MR Heaton and R W Green do not disappoint. Well worth the money.

Dead on Target

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Thoroughly enjoyed this audible:good plot,fantastic narration by Penelope Keith,convincing characters. I was completely immersed in the story. Of the eighteen Agatha Raisin titles in my library, this was the best!

Best one yet!

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Finally coming to the end of this brilliant series, the last one is on pre order, due out in a couple of weeks, and I don’t know how I’m going to manage without Agatha and her exploits. The author, now sadly deceased, has never let standards slip, has always given us a jolly good tale, and is going out strong. I’ve read the books, seen the tv series and listened to the audiobooks without being bored in any way.

Agatha the man magnet strikes again

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Hearing Penelope Keith reading this book was a complete joy, all the old characters springing back to life in my mind. The Agatha Raisin books are fantastic and so was this story with its little twists and turns. I loved it and am sorry it’s ended.

Great story

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I have enjoyed all the Agatha Raisin books by M C Beaton and can't tell the difference between those and the new author. Another tricky mystery to be solved by the detective and her friends.

Another tricky mystery

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