Agatha Raisin and the
Haunted House
MC Beaton
Agatha
has a new neighbor, Paul Chatterton. He's moved in next door and
although he is handsome, Agatha has had enough of men and therefore
decides to avoid him. That is, until Paul wants to investigate a
haunted house and invites Agatha along. Of course she can't resist,
after all she does fancy herself as an amateur detective.
Ivy
Cottage is supposedly haunted. Owned by old Mrs Witherspoon, who
claims she hears noises, many villagers think she's just trying to
get attention. It all seems harmless until Mrs Witherspoon is
discovered dead, and now Agatha and Paul are determined to find out
what's been going on at Ivy Cottage.
This is
an enjoyable cozy mystery set in the English countryside. It's hard
not to love middle age Agatha, who struggles with her need to attract
men and her attempts to present herself as strong and independent,
hiding her vulnerabilities as best she can. All the while, stirring
up a host of gossip in the small village of Carsely. There is
something about Agatha that always keeps readers coming back for
more.
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