Listen free for 30 days
-
Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener
- Agatha Raisin, Book 3
- Narrated by: Penelope Keith
- Series: Agatha Raisin Mysteries, Book 3
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Listen with a free trial
Buy Now for £12.29
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
-
Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley
- Agatha Raisin, Book 4
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Penelope Keith
- Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After six gruelling months back in London, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village of Carsely - and to the charms of her neighbour, James Lacey. True, James is less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon distracted by a sensational murder. The victim, hiker Jessica Tartinck, spent her life enraging wealthy landowners by insisting on her walking club's right to hike over their properties. Now she has been found dead....
-
-
well written detective story
- By C C Williamson on 20-04-20
-
Agatha Raisin
- The Complete BBC Radio Drama Collection
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Penelope Keith, full cast
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After a lifetime spent in public relations, one-woman dynamo Agatha Raisin struggles to adapt to life in a quiet country village - but she soon finds that there is murder and mayhem aplenty to keep her busy. Among the cases she has to deal with are a poisoned quiche; a vet who has been ‘put to sleep’; a hanged horticulturist; a murdered rambler and a curate who meets his Maker somewhat sooner than expected.
-
-
Lighthearted detective stories
- By GBB on 19-08-19
-
Murder Before Evensong
- A Canon Clement Mystery
- By: Reverend Richard Coles
- Narrated by: Reverend Richard Coles
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Canon Daniel Clement is rector of Champton. He has been there for eight years, living at the rectory alongside his widowed mother—opinionated, fearless, ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey—and his two dachshunds, Cosmo and Hilda. When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn in the community, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of Champton. And then Anthony Bowness is found dead at the back of the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs.
-
-
The book holds one’s interest
- By Ms. on 13-06-22
-
Death of a Gossip
- Hamish Macbeth, Book 1
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: David Monteath
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joins the local fishing class she wastes no time in ruffling feathers of those around her. Among the victims of her sharp tongue is Lochdubh constable Hamish Macbeth, yet not even Hamish thinks someone would seriously want to silence Lady Jane’s shrill voice permanently – until her strangled body is fished out of the river.
-
-
Light-hearted piece of Tosh.
- By Julian E. Boyce on 21-10-17
-
The Skeleton in the Closet
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Ignorance is bliss... especially when it comes to murder! Ever since the death of his father, Fellworth Dolphin has slaved away as a waiter to support his miserly, cold-hearted mother. So when she suddenly dies Fellworth is shocked to discover she has left him a fortune. Somewhat confused, Fell teams up with a girl from work, Maggie, to investigate the source of the riches. But what they find instead is a closet full of skeletons... Is it really possible Fell's father was involved in a decades-old train robbery? And who is the mysterious woman in the portrait?
-
-
Dandelion Summer
- By Susi Moffat on 05-08-19
-
The Oxford Tearoom Mysteries Box Set Collection I
- Prequel + Books 1 & 2
- By: H.Y. Hanna
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
- Length: 17 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Scones, a tea shop in England, a kitty, and a murder...yes, please! Enjoy the first three books in the Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, in one handy collection! Join tearoom sleuth Gemma Rose, her mischievous feline Muesli, and the nosy Old Biddies as they tackle murder and mystery in the beautiful city of Oxford - not to forget the delights of delicious baking and afternoon tea in a quaint English village!
-
-
These were great
- By Rory on 18-03-18
-
Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley
- Agatha Raisin, Book 4
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Penelope Keith
- Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After six gruelling months back in London, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village of Carsely - and to the charms of her neighbour, James Lacey. True, James is less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon distracted by a sensational murder. The victim, hiker Jessica Tartinck, spent her life enraging wealthy landowners by insisting on her walking club's right to hike over their properties. Now she has been found dead....
-
-
well written detective story
- By C C Williamson on 20-04-20
-
Agatha Raisin
- The Complete BBC Radio Drama Collection
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Penelope Keith, full cast
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
After a lifetime spent in public relations, one-woman dynamo Agatha Raisin struggles to adapt to life in a quiet country village - but she soon finds that there is murder and mayhem aplenty to keep her busy. Among the cases she has to deal with are a poisoned quiche; a vet who has been ‘put to sleep’; a hanged horticulturist; a murdered rambler and a curate who meets his Maker somewhat sooner than expected.
-
-
Lighthearted detective stories
- By GBB on 19-08-19
-
Murder Before Evensong
- A Canon Clement Mystery
- By: Reverend Richard Coles
- Narrated by: Reverend Richard Coles
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Canon Daniel Clement is rector of Champton. He has been there for eight years, living at the rectory alongside his widowed mother—opinionated, fearless, ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey—and his two dachshunds, Cosmo and Hilda. When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn in the community, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of Champton. And then Anthony Bowness is found dead at the back of the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs.
-
-
The book holds one’s interest
- By Ms. on 13-06-22
-
Death of a Gossip
- Hamish Macbeth, Book 1
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: David Monteath
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joins the local fishing class she wastes no time in ruffling feathers of those around her. Among the victims of her sharp tongue is Lochdubh constable Hamish Macbeth, yet not even Hamish thinks someone would seriously want to silence Lady Jane’s shrill voice permanently – until her strangled body is fished out of the river.
-
-
Light-hearted piece of Tosh.
- By Julian E. Boyce on 21-10-17
-
The Skeleton in the Closet
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Daniel Philpott
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Ignorance is bliss... especially when it comes to murder! Ever since the death of his father, Fellworth Dolphin has slaved away as a waiter to support his miserly, cold-hearted mother. So when she suddenly dies Fellworth is shocked to discover she has left him a fortune. Somewhat confused, Fell teams up with a girl from work, Maggie, to investigate the source of the riches. But what they find instead is a closet full of skeletons... Is it really possible Fell's father was involved in a decades-old train robbery? And who is the mysterious woman in the portrait?
-
-
Dandelion Summer
- By Susi Moffat on 05-08-19
-
The Oxford Tearoom Mysteries Box Set Collection I
- Prequel + Books 1 & 2
- By: H.Y. Hanna
- Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt
- Length: 17 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Scones, a tea shop in England, a kitty, and a murder...yes, please! Enjoy the first three books in the Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, in one handy collection! Join tearoom sleuth Gemma Rose, her mischievous feline Muesli, and the nosy Old Biddies as they tackle murder and mystery in the beautiful city of Oxford - not to forget the delights of delicious baking and afternoon tea in a quaint English village!
-
-
These were great
- By Rory on 18-03-18
-
Killing Helen
- By: Sarah Challis
- Narrated by: Sarah Sharborne
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
When Harriet meets Robert, she is attracted by the easy confidence of the handsome, married older man. When their affair begins, Harriet finds it amusing - she is convinced she will enjoy a lustful relationship with no commitments.
-
The Scandalous Lady Wright
- By: M. C. Beaton
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Fashionable society regards Sir Benjamin Wright with the utmost honour and respect. Yet Lady Emma knows that her husband is, in fact, a drunken, jealous brute who delights in humiliating her both in and out of the bedroom. So, his unexpected murder is a blessing, she thinks - that is, until the constable's accusing finger points to her as the murderer. But it soon becomes apparent that her late husband hid many secrets and enemies.
-
-
Very enjoyable
- By Mo Bass on 23-01-22
-
Death and Croissants
- A Follet Valley Mystery, Book 1
- By: Ian Moore
- Narrated by: Ian Moore
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and really that’s the way he likes it. One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper. Another guest, the exotic Valérie, persuades a reluctant Richard to join her in investigating the disappearance. Richard remains a dazed passenger in the case until things become really serious and someone murders Ava Gardner, one of his beloved hen...and you don’t mess with a fellow’s hens!
-
-
It’s alright I suppose.
- By Anonymous User on 30-01-22
-
Death of an Expert Witness
- By: P. D. James
- Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
An Adam Dalgliesh Mystery. From P.D. James, one of the masters of British crime fiction, comes the seventh Adam Dalgliesh novel, set against the bleak fens of East Anglia. Death of An Expert Witness is a classic work of detective fiction packed with forensic detail, intrigue and suspense. When a young girl is found murdered in a field, the scientific examination of the exhibits is just a routine job for the staff of Hoggatt's forensic science laboratory.
-
-
satisfying
- By sally on 22-08-16
-
Rumpole of the Bailey
- By: John Mortimer
- Narrated by: Robert Hardy
- Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In these witty and comic stories, Horace Rumpole takes on a variety of clients and activities. He, of course, brings each case to a successful end, all the while quoting poetry and drinking claret.
-
-
pure nostalgia for me
- By DRACOS on 29-12-18
-
Mums on the Run
- By: Charlotte Bingham
- Narrated by: Maggie Ollerenshaw
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
This tells the often hilarious story of two middle-aged women, Pat and Sam, intent on fleeing hearth and home for a blissful, family-free fortnight of drawing and cooking classes – only to end up at leaky old Hartley House. There, the ever-resourceful Aunt Biddy is struggling to get her nephew Tom’s life back on track by opening his only asset as an idyllic country retreat.
-
The Skull Beneath the Skin
- By: P. D. James
- Narrated by: Katie Scarfe
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
A Cordelia Gray Mystery. Marking the return of Cordelia Gray, The Skull Beneath the Skin is a complex mystery which more than lives up to its predecessor, An Unsuitable Job for a Woman. Hired to protect a beautiful but neurotic actress, Cordelia Gray soon becomes embroiled in a case as dangerous to her own life as it is mysterious. Clarissa Lisle hopes to make a spectacular comeback in a production of The Duchess of Malfi, to be played in Ambrose Gorringe's sinister castle at Courcy Island.
-
-
Performance of narrator
- By Maureen Frost on 10-04-21
-
A Real Shot in the Arm
- By: Annette Roome
- Narrated by: Jacqueline King
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Fed up with household chores and an uncaring husband, English mother Chris Martin, 40, gets a job on the small local paper, trading one form of drudgery for another until she happens on the body of a teacher who appears to have hanged himself, but who really died of a heroin overdose. Chris and wisecracking reporter Pete Schiavo, who soon beds her, uncover blackmail, a crooked real estate deal, bribery, police corruption, and a drug connection.
-
-
A Real Shot in the arm
- By Julia on 07-08-06
-
The Bookshop Murder
- An Absolutely Gripping Cozy Mystery (A Flora Steele Mystery, Book 1)
- By: Merryn Allingham
- Narrated by: Charlie Norfolk
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The young man with the shock of white-blond hair lay spread-eagled on the floor, surrounded by fallen books. His hand reached out to the scattered pages, as though he was trying to tell her something. But who is he? How did he come to be killed in Flora’s ordinary little bookshop? Flora finds out he was staying at the Priory Hotel, and when the gardener suddenly dies in its beautiful grounds only a few days later, she is certain that something untoward is happening in her quiet village by the sea.
-
-
A great listen!
- By Nikki on 11-11-21
-
The Killings at Badger’s Drift
- Midsomer Murders Mystery, Book 1
- By: Caroline Graham
- Narrated by: John Hopkins
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
The village of Badger's Drift is the essence of tranquillity. But when resident and well-loved spinster Miss Simpson takes a stroll in the nearby woods, she stumbles across something she was never meant to see, and there's only one way to keep her quiet. Miss Simpson's death is not suspicious, say the villagers. But Miss Lucy Bellringer refuses to rest: her friend has been murdered. She is sure of it.
-
-
Fantastic- 5 star
- By Barre on 18-04-22
-
Jackaby
- By: William Ritter
- Narrated by: Nicola Barber
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1890, and in need of a job, Abigail Rook meets R. F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with a keen eye for the extraordinary - including the ability to see supernatural beings. Abigail has a gift for noticing ordinary but important details, which makes her perfect for the position of Jackaby’s assistant.
-
-
Enjoyable
- By S. Lloyd on 30-06-22
-
Tied Up in Tinsel
- By: Ngaio Marsh
- Narrated by: James Saxon
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Christmastime in an isolated country house and, following a flaming row in the kitchen, there’s murder inside. When a much disliked visiting servant disappears without trace after playing Santa Claus, foul play is at once suspected - and foul play it proves to be. Only suspicion falls not on the staff but on the guests, all so unimpeachably respectable that the very thought of murder in connection with any of them seems almost heresy.
-
-
Marsh is wonderful.
- By Tomboy on 30-12-20
Summary
A newcomer to the village, Mary Fortune, is discovered murdered. Agatha seizes the moment and immediately starts yanking up village secrets by their roots and digging the dirt on the victim. But the problem is, Agatha has an awkward secret of her own.
More from the same
What listeners say about Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- ellen
- 27-06-16
Cheesy, but in a good way!
Only discovered Agatha last week whilst browsing in the "Deals", wanting something to fill in before my next credit applied. I've now listened to the first three books in the series and am addicted! So very easy to listen too. Witty and well read. The stories are so cheesy they are delightful!
15 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Angie
- 18-06-16
Cosy ,predictable ..perfect for an easy listen.
Agatha Raisin is perfect for a relaxing listen. I love a good crime story ,dark and grisly is great! ...That said ,sometimes I want a "cosy " whodunnit ,and Agatha always does the job. Penelope Keith is sublime.
7 people found this helpful
-
Overall
- SBC
- 15-03-16
A pleasant way to spend an afternoon!
Agatha Raisin is still growing older disgracefully; an inspiration to us all. Made even more delightful by the inspired reading by Penelope Keith.
6 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Amazon Customer
- 23-01-18
Penelope Keith as Agatha Raison is marvelous.
loved the story didn't want it to end.
Can't wait for the next one. fabulous
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- IFS
- 31-03-21
Series still enjoyable
This series continues to be easy listening. Good narration, easy but entertaining plots and good characters has resulted in me getting book after book. I’d recommend this as well as the first three.
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Sir Bazile
- 22-03-21
Penelope's Back
I Love Penelope's Voice, the snooty, upper crust, posh lilting sound of it. Sent shivers up my spine in my younger years... Could never explain why I had a crush on her.
But enuff of confusions, back to the book. Well maybe not. Because of Spoilers. If I say why I enjoyed it so, I will have given away a big plot spoiler. So with a little bit of risk all I can say.
Is wait for it.
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- anneliesvanoyen
- 28-02-21
mysterious fun
Listened in one go
Enjoyable mystery
Agatha Raisin is a fun character
Amusing and fun
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Mrs Caroline A Goodeve
- 11-11-20
Love the series
Wonderful as always, a far cry from every day life and just delightful escapism in the not sure tranquil Cotswold countryside. Excellent transition in-between other terrific but challenging books. I'm gradually making my way through the series as I'm late to this very British party!
3 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Rufus
- 17-03-21
Easy listening
Agatha Raison saves the day again. An easy to listen to story that is pure escapism.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
- Darshan Dhanda
- 25-02-21
Agatha being Agatha
Great little tale of village life & its somewhat dark side. It's obvious who the 1 perp is but the mystery is the twist.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story

- SandyW
- 20-09-17
A stellar performance by Penelope Keith as Agatha.
Brilliant performance by Penny Keith as the redoubtable Agatha. I particularly love the way she skilfully portrays all of the characters so seamlessly and yet still maintains the voice of narrator. A consummate professional, and the only narrator in this series that can do justice to M.C. Beaton's inimitable PR/Sleuth, Aggie Raisin. All other narrators pale in comparison.