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I love how Charles is always a willing companion on Agatha's mystery adventures. Even though he is a diehard cheapskate and has an eye for the ladies, he's still a fun and also thoughtful friend for Agatha. Spoiler alert: I can't believe she married that cold old stick in the mud, James!!! There's no way that's going to turn out well, but I'm sure some hilarity will ensue.

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3.0

From the ten I've read so far, this one was not one of my favorites.

ulrikedg's review against another edition

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4.0

Agatha Raisin outside of Carsley is my least favorite Agatha Raisin. This book at least let her play off of Sir Charles, which helped.

Audiobook narrator Penelope Keith gets 5 stars.

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4.0

In this book, Agatha again leaves Carsley and rents a cottage in Fryfam. Of course she finds herself in the middle of the action again and finally, a murder happens. Agatha, just like every time, sets out to solve the murder.
What I liked most about this book - a point that makes it slightly better than it's forerunners - is, that James didn't play a big role and Agatha spent her time mostly with Charles, whom I like so much more. And there was a little fairy-mystery that I quite enjoyed.
The end, which I will not spoiler here, really makes me want to read the next book, even though I think I already know what will happen after this twist.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and think that it is one of the better ones of the series.

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious

3.0

memphisholli's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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2.0

Review - Agatha really annoyed me in this one, which was unusual, and I think Charles is too cavalier with her emotions, however, when they're together the humour is often brilliant. I also loved the little phone calls with Mrs Bloxby as Mrs Bloxby is a great character and the voice of reason. This was actually one of my least favourite Agatha Raisin novels. I miss the characters I know and love, particularly Mrs Bloxby.

Genre? - Crime / Mystery

Characters? - Agatha Raisin / Charles Fraith / Tolly Trumpington-James / Lucy Trumpington-James / Mrs Bloxby / James Lacey / Rosie / Amy

Setting? - Carsely, Cotswolds & Fryfam, Norfolk (England)

Series? - Agatha Raisin #10

Recommend? - No

Rating - 13/20

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