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Agatha Raisin: Sugar and Spite

The brand new novel in the bestselling cosy mystery series

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

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

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Feathers are flying in Agatha Raisin's brand new case!

Agatha Raisin can think of nothing duller than a lecture on birdwatching... but events take a thrilling turn when an angry interloper storms the stage at the Carsely Ladies' Society and threatens the three bird fanatics.

When Agatha walks in on the trio of women in the middle of a blazing row, her detective instincts start 'twitching'. And when one of the birdwatchers is found dead, she can't resist investigating.

Her first lead comes from the victim's brother, who believes his sister was murdered by her fellow twitchers. Further digging reveals the disturbing nature of the women's friendship, and a bewilderingly long list of suspects.

Agatha will have to break out her binoculars and embrace her bitter side to solve the murders. Will she be able to gather all the breadcrumbs and put together the clues before she becomes a sitting duck herself? Cosy Crime Fiction Mystery Women Sleuths Emotionally Gripping Exciting Heartfelt

Critic reviews

Lots of mystery in a package that makes you laugh and cry
Praise for M. C. Beaton:
The detective novels of M C Beaton have reached cult status
No wonder she's been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime
A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed
Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy (Ashley Jensen)
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
M. C. Beaton's imperfect heroine is an absolute gem
Irresistible, unputdownable, a joy (Anne Robinson)
[Agatha] is a glorious cross between Miss Marple, Auntie Mame, and Lucille Ball . . . She's wonderful
Few things in life are more satisfying than to discover a brand-new Agatha Raisin mystery
All stars
Most relevant
Really enjoyed this book. Have read all the series and they don't disappoint. Very sad ending this time. Poor Aggie

sad ending

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Love all the Agatha Raisin series I have read and listen to them many many times.
This latest book really got me and I found myself so engrossed and ended up crying at the end.
I won’t spoil things for other readers but this book really did grip me more than the others I listened to Penelope Keith reading whom I love and no one can do it better. I really did cry at the end and look forward to the next chapter in Agatha’s life

Agatha seemed to have found happiness at last

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I enjoyed this book very much it ,it had a great story just a little sad at the end 😕, I have all of agatha raisin books they are all good.

Agatha raisin

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what a fab story full of love laughter and mystery, Agatha Raisin being the feisty woman she is brought to life on each page.

raisin at her best

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Her voice….she made me cry…and cry. I wasn’t expecting it. Oh why did it have to be this way

So soon

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