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Agatha Raisin and the Witches' Tree

Agatha Raisin, Book 28

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Agatha Raisin and the Witches' Tree

By: M.C. Beaton
Narrated by: Penelope Keith
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About this listen

'No wonder she's been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime' Mail on Sunday

Toil and trouble in store for Agatha!

Cotswolds inhabitants are used to bad weather, but the night sky is especially foggy as Rory and Molly Harris, the new vicar and his wife, drive slowly home from a dinner party in their village of Sumpton Harcourt. They struggle to see the road ahead - but then screech to a halt. Right in front of them, aglow in the headlights of their car, a body hangs from a lightning-blasted tree at the edge of town. But it's not suicide; Margaret Darby, an elderly spinster of the parish, has been murdered - and the villagers are bewildered as to who would commit such a crime, and why.

Agatha Raisin rises to the occasion, delighted to have some excitement back in her life as if truth be told, she was getting bored of the long run of lost cats and divorces on the books. But Sumpton Harcourt is an isolated and unfriendly village, she finds a place that poses more questions than answers. And when two more murders follow the first, Agatha begins to fear for her reputation - and her life. That the village has its own coven of witches certainly doesn't make her feel any better...

©2017 M.C. Beaton (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK Cosy Crime Fiction Mystery Women Sleuths Crime Village Witchcraft Magic Users
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If you could sum up Agatha Raisin: The Witches' Tree in three words, what would they be?

Daft, posh, entertaining.

What did you like best about this story?

It's a typical Midsomer Murders type story but with posh people and a sexually frustrated detective.

What does Penelope Keith bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

A very posh voice and an actor's timing.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

Any additional comments?

This was my first Agatha Raisin, I know, why start at book 28 then... It was ok but I won't rush to get another. Rollicking good fun and all that and very good if you like that kind of thing. Not a bad use of a credit all in all.

Jolly Hockey Sticks

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Never disappointed with Beaton.Penelope Keith brilliant as usual. agatha remains a great character who is funny,entertaining and who you empathise with.

Another success for Beaton who never fails to deliver brilliant plots

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Penelope Keith makes this story live. It’s not anything above pleasant and the norm but it is enjoyable to listen to. The story line gets a few twists and turns /red herrings and is quite an interesting take .

Which witch was it ?

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How lovely to meet up again with Agatha Raisin, Charles, Mrs Bloxby et al. Another fun story and so beautifully read by Penelope Keith who, for me while she is reading, is Agatha. A sparkling fun listen

Fun and Entertaining.

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Margaret Bloxby in the books has now become Sarah Bloxby disappointing

Story not as good as previous books

Margaret Bloxby

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I enjoyed listening to Penelope Keith narrate this great book. I would recommend this book.

The Witches Tree

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I think the story was a bit over done. too many twists and red herrings. nevermind the endless rants about food and drink.

Penelope's reading so beautifully

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Another great book from the pen of M. C. Beaton, brilliantly read by the superb Penelope Keith.

If you haven't yet tried Agatha Raisin, take the plunge - they are an absolute delight.

Fabulous

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Loved it. M.C. Beaten at her best. Thoroughly absorbing tale as usual by this writer.

Entertaining as always.

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Much as I like Penelope Keith, I found her reading almost grating. Almost all the characters sounded so plum in mouth, it was difficult to distinguish one from another. Great actress as Penelope is, she can’t carry off mens voices very well.

Quite entertaining but

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