Agatha Raisin

[mumsie_wumsie]

Hello ABers, has anyone ever read any of Agatha Raisins books? I have just come across them on a website and they sound quite amusing and easy to read. Am seriously considering ordering them. Any one got any comments?

[jackthehat]

They are gently amusing, short and easy to read...........I've only read one, so far, but would be happy getting the others.

[shaneystar2]

I've read the whole series so far .Light reading .Dead bodies abound but not gruesome ..Cozy mystery genre . Think Midsomer with Miss Marple thrown in ..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Raisin

[mumsie_wumsie]

Thanks for your replies. Think I will definitely give them a go. There seem to be quite a lot of titles to get through, will order them from Amazon.

[scotman]

Various stories are now being broadcast on Radio 4 Extra. Penelope Keith in lead role.

[mumsie_wumsie]

Thanks Scotman,will give that a try too. Do you know when it is on??

[scotman]

next episode - Monday; 6:30am, 1:30pm and 8:30pm. It is in Radio Times et al.

[mumsie_wumsie]

Cheers Scotman, once again you have answered my question with a positive reply.(got the hosepipe connected, now looks like we are getting a hosepipe ban.Oh well, back to the watering can).

[DaisyNonna]

By the same author the Hamish Macbeth series "Death of a ......" are also easy to read, amusing and again not gruesome but plenty of puzzles and interesting characters. A great read if you are feeling in need of comfort reading!

[dotty.]

http://www.whsmith.co...licationDate&sro=true

the author is M C Beaton

[DaisyNonna]

Who also writes as Marion Chesney

[mumsie_wumsie]

Wow, thanks for your replies guys. Looks like I will have my head in a book for a long time.Will certainly give them all a try.

[joto]

There are quite a few available at 3 for £5 in "The Works" if you have one near you. They are also appearing in charity shops now.

[mumsie_wumsie]

Thanks Joto, yes there is a 'The Works' in my town, and 3 for £5 is good. But I have just ordered them from 'The Book People' and they were 10 for £9,99. A very good price I think !!

[whurules]

each book has a different story but its best if they are read in order because of the underlying story of agathas private life. they are all brilliant though perfect for taking on holidays

[im-het]

I read a few of them but then got a bit bored. They all seemed to merge into one. Personally I like 'heavier' crime fiction.

[mumsie_wumsie]

The ten I have ordered are all in order from 1-10. I do like something easy to read and not hard going, so hopefully these books will suit me fine:-)

[ArranBrown]

I've only come across the afore-mentioned radio series with Penelope Keith but have enjoyed them and am likely to snap up any copies of the books I find. By the way, can anybody tell me the name of the morris dance which is used as the theme tune? Thanks.