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The Quiche of Death

The First Agatha Raisin Mystery

Agatha Raisin Mysteries (Volume 1)

Author: M.C. Beaton

The Quiche of Death

The Quiche of Death

$7.99

About This Book

The first book in M. C. Beaton's New York Times bestselling Agatha Raisin series—now a hit show on Acorn TV and public television.

Putting all her eggs in one...

Page Count
272
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On Sale
04/01/2010

Book Details

The first book in M. C. Beaton's New York Times bestselling Agatha Raisin 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 settles in for an early retirement in the quiet village of Carsely. But she soon finds her life of leisure isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

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 the judge, Mr. Cummings-Browne, not only snubs her entry but also falls over dead! After her quiche’s secret ingredient turns out to be poison, she must reveal the unsavory truth. . . .

That is, 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, the first book in this beloved series, is now a Minotaur Signature Edition, complete with a discussion guide and essay by the author.

Imprint Publisher

St. Martin's Paperbacks

ISBN

9781429901536

Reading Guide

In The News

“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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The Quiche of Death

The Quiche of Death

$7.99