The Quiche of Death
The First Agatha Raisin Mystery
Agatha Raisin Mysteries (Volume 1)M.C. Beaton
Minotaur Books
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Minotaur Books
St. Martin's Press
On Sale: 03/07/2006
ISBN: 9781250055491
272 PagesThe first book in M. C. Beaton's beloved Agatha Raisin mystery series—now a hit show on Acorn TV and public television.
Putting all her eggs in one basket, Agatha Raisin gives up her successful PR firm, sells her London flat, and samples a taste of early retirement in the quiet village of Carsely. Bored, lonely and used to getting her way, she enters a local baking contest: Surely a blue ribbon for the best quiche will make her the toast of the town. But her recipe for social advancement sours when Judge Cummings-Browne not only snubs her entry—but falls over dead! After her quiche's secret ingredient turns out to be poison, she must reveal the unsavory truth…
Agatha has never baked a thing in her life! In fact, she bought her entry ready-made from an upper crust London quicherie. Grating on the nerves of several Carsely residents, she is soon receiving sinister notes. Has her cheating and meddling landed her in hot water, or are the threats related to the suspicious death? It may mean the difference between egg on her face and a coroner's tag on her toe…
THE QUICHE OF DEATH (Chapter 1)
Mrs. Agatha Raisin sat behind her newly cleared desk in her office in South Molton Street in London's Mayfair. From the outer office came the hum of voices and the clink of glasses as the staff prepared to say...
Praise for The Quiche of Death
“In ‘Agatha,' Beaton has blended perfectly the classic ingredients of a village with secrets and stock characters. The irascible but endearing personality of Agatha Raisin is like a heady dash of curry. May we have another serving, please.” —Detroit Free Press
“A hilarious up-to-the-minute murder romp that's as delicious as a Christmas pudding.” —St. Petersburg Times
“Beaton's playful depiction of village life makes it all a delicious romp.” —Publishers Weekly
“The strong narrative drive comes from Agatha's changing personality as awkward and perilous situations shape her into a softer, more admirable person.” —Chicago Sun-Times
“Beaton has thus launched a new series featuring an eccentric sleuth with human foibles galore, combined with an indomitable spirit, who will long persevere and endear herself to the village (and the reader).” —San Antonio Express-News
“Beaton, always deft with imperfect human beings, guides Agatha through her travails until she becomes almost likeable. You will want to see her again.” —Houston Post
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