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JenlovesJT47
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I‘ve read all of the Agatha Raisin books in the regular series but somehow never got to this one. I usually listen to the audiobooks but I read this one with my eyeballs & it was pretty funny. The usual Agatha hijinks and a dead body or two. 4⭐️ 80 points

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Mollyanna
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Mehso-so

A prequel to the Agatha Raisin series (#SeriesLove2024) that is set as Agatha begins her PR business. It was okay and like many novella struggled to truly tell the story. Not at all necessary to reading the rest of the series.

TheSpineView Well done! 1mo
Andrew65 Read the whole series but not read this short story. 1mo
Mollyanna @TheSpineView Thanks 😊 1mo
Mollyanna @Andrew65 I wouldn‘t bother reading the short stories, it didn‘t really add anything. I‘m glad it was short. Good to see you back on Litsy 😊 1mo
Andrew65 @Mollyanna Thanks 😍, trying to get some normality and order back. I often feel this way about short stories - just not enough depth to them, and not usually a fan. 1mo
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Librarybelle
Death of a Spy | M.C. Beaton
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The latest in the Hamish Macbeth series is kind of a tie-in to events that happened in the previous book. Green‘s contribution to the series has made the narrative a bit more polished, which I think has made the characters and setting fresher and in some ways has revitalized the series.

I can tell I am that distracted that I forgot to take a photo of the book before returning it to the library! So, enjoy a photo of #SebastianKitty #CatsOfLitsy !

Aims42 😻😻😻😻 9mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 9mo
CatLass007 Sebastian is such a handsome kitty.😻 9mo
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Librarybelle Thanks, @CatLass007 ! He‘s a sweetie! 9mo
kspenmoll Sebastian is much more interesting & beautiful than a book cover! Hello from Poe & Em!😻 9mo
Librarybelle @kspenmoll And hello to Poe and Em!!! 9mo
TieDyeDude A wonderful alternative photo subject 😃 9mo
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Librarybelle
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Mehso-so

I stumbled upon the short story that looks at Agatha‘s first case, way before she moves to the Cotswolds. It was okay. Short stories are hard for me, as I much prefer the development from a novel, but it was an interesting intro to Agatha Raisin. The audio is not a Penelope Keith audio, so I really missed her narration of this. #BBRC #Adult #LongStoryShort #52BookClub24 #AnApostropheInTheTitle

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 10mo
LibrarianRyan Really. I had no idea this novella existed. Inusually love novellas. I like to see what an author can do in such few pages. 10mo
Librarybelle @LibrarianRyan It came out a few years ago, before Beaton passed away. Her last few books she wrote were not the best in the series. 10mo
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Librarybelle
Hot to Trot | M. C. Beaton, Rod Greene
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The first Agatha Raisin written by R.W. Green, and it felt so much like the older Agatha Raisin books! Humor, danger, and way more about the murder than Agatha‘s concerns over her love life. And, Penelope Keith as the voice narrator! Great listen!

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Librarybelle
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Mehso-so

An “in between” short story featuring Agatha Raisin that did not quite work. Agatha hosts a Christmas party for a few seniors, and one dies. Agatha is then concerned about the aftermath…vague, so I don‘t give away too many details.

Short stories are very hit or miss for me, often lacking in development and detail. This story, while it hits the plot points, seems a bit convoluted, more than a usual Agatha Raisin story. Oh well!

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Pageturner1
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i enjoyed this short read of Agatha Raisin‘s first case after opening her own agency. i haven‘t read any other Agatha Raisin books before. i am going to go back and start from the first of the series.
this book had good characters. Agatha is a real pistol.

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Liatrek
Hot to Trot | M. C. Beaton, Rod Greene
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Really enjoyed this one loved the little twist at the end and very curious to see where things are going the new author for the series. I can the little changes but just happy to continue with these characters ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

DanaManiac I agree that it holds up well and still feels pretty true to the original. Love this series! 2y
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Clutterbucks_Queen
Hot to Trot | M. C. Beaton, Rod Greene
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Ooh such a nice little catch at the end there regarding Claudette and Pascal possibly being involved in the murder after all! 😨
I just hope Agatha realises Charles really had nothing to do with it..

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BookedBySunrise
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Pickpick

Short Read, Only a little over an hour but glad I listened to it. I learned a little more about Agatha, her past, and her dreams.