Agatha Raisin Series 2: 8 Books Collection Set By M C Beaton (Murderous Marriage, Busy Body)

Titles in This Set : Murderous MarriageBusy BodyQuiche of DeathBlood of an EnglishmanDishing the DirtHiss and HersAs the Pig TurnsSpoonful of Poison Condition: BRAND NEWFormat: Paperback ISBN: ‎ 9789124114961 Murderous Marriage: The morning of Agatha's marriage to James Lacey dawns bright and clear. But her luck runs out in the church when Jimmy, the husband she had believed long dead, turns up large as life and twice as ugly. Busy Body: Agatha Raisin has never been one for enforced holiday cheer, but her friendly little village of Carsely has always prided itself on its traditional Christmas festivities. Quiche of Death: High-flying public relations supremo Agatha Raisin has decided to take early retirement. She's off to make a new life in a picture-perfect Cotswold village. Blood of an Englishman: Even though Agatha Raisin loathes Christmas panto, her friend Mrs Bloxby, the vicar's wife, has persuaded her to support the local am dram society in their festive offering. Dishing the Dirt: A therapist had moved into the village of Carsely and Agatha Raisin hates her. Not only was this therapist, Jill Davent, romancing Agatha's ex-husband, but she had dug up details of Agatha's slum background. Hiss and Hers: Agatha has fallen in love - again. This time it's the local gardener, George Marston, she has her eye on. But competition for his attention abounds. With her shameless determination Agatha will do anything to get her man. As the Pig Turns: Winter Parva, a traditional Cotswolds village next door to Carsely, has decided to throw a celebratory hog roast to mark the beginning of the winter holiday festivities. Spoonful of Poison: Agatha Raisin's detective agency has become so successful that she decides to take time off for rest and relaxation. About the Author : M.C. Beaton (1935-2019) was the international best-selling author of over 160 novels and creator of the fictional detectives Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin. Born Marion Chesney in Glasgow in Scotland, she worked for many years as a journalist before becoming an award-winning writer of Regency and Edwardian romances. In 1985, she penned her first detective story, Death of a Gossip, and the pen name M.C. Beaton was born. Her works have been translated into 22 languages, and her detective series adapted for both radio and television.