The Dead Ringer is about the death/murder of a bell ringer and a few other characters (I don’t want to give a spoiler) in the quiet little town of Thirk Magnay England. ―The New York Times Book Review "Beaton has a winner in the irrepressible, romance-hungry Agatha." For someone who has read and re-read every Agatha Raisin (and Hamish Macbeth series), this is a disappointment to say the least, and an absolute INSULT to me and her fellow fans. show--is back on the case again in The Dead Ringer . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2019, This book went straight into the recycling bin, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2020. the discs inside the cover are NOT the discs relating to the book cover. Beaton's most recent creation, an advertising executive who retires to the Cotswolds only to find that there is nothing cozy about village life. Usually once I start on an Agatha story I can't put it down. Mavis and Millicent are lifelong residents of the remote village-or were, until their home is broken into one night, and Millicent is murder… The Dead Ringer (An Agatha Raisin Mystery) And Terry Fletcher, a journalist and (briefly) Agatha’s lover, is found dead in her sitting room! The idyllic Cotswolds village of Thirk Magna is best known for the medieval church of St. Ethelred and its bells, which are the pride and glory of the whole community.As the bell-ringers get ready for the visit of the dashing Bishop Peter Salver-Hinkley, the whole village is thrown into a frenzy. And Terry Fletcher, a journalist and (briefly) Agatha’s lover, is found dead in her sitting room! The publisher should never have allowed this to go to press. But could he really be behind this series of violent killings, or is it someone who wants to bring him―and his reputation―down? Shop Now. New York Times bestseller M. C. Beaton's cranky, crafty Agatha Raisin―now the star of a hit T.V. This book is choppy, all over the place, the dialogue is rid I Julius and nothing makes sense or is smooth. Something went wrong. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The latest Agatha Raisin mystery from best-selling author M. C. Beaton. But could he really be behind this series of violent killings, or is it someone who wants to bring him—and his reputation—down? Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Beaton's style and things from her other books as much as possible but failing. LATER: I finally plowed my way through to the end of this book and my opinion remains the same. Agatha becomes even more frustrated and sets out herself with the vow of finding the real poisoner and clearing her name from the murder case. I gave it three stars out of pity. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. ―Booklist"Agatha is in top form in bestseller Beaton's twenty-seventh mystery....A twisty plot, a familiar cast of eccentric characters, and a charming English country setting mean that lovers of cozy mysteries will be satisfied indeed." I wait patiently for each new chapter in Agatha’s quirky life but this is a complete disappointment! It just doesn't seem like Beaton wrote this at all or if she did she was so bored while writing it that she just dashed it off as fast as possible. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Agatha widens her investigation and very soon her main suspect is the handsome Bishop himself. Agatha Raisin and the Dead Ringer is the twenty ninth book in the main Agatha Raisin Mysteries series by M. C. Beaton. Agatha Raisin and the Dead Ringer - Ebook written by M.C. It just doesn't seem like Beaton wrote this at all or if she did she was so bored while writing it that she just dashed it off as fast as possible. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Usually once I start on an Agatha story I can't put it down. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The Dead Ringer: An Agatha Raisin Mystery (Agatha Raisin Mysteries Book 29) at Amazon.com. ―Booklist. Meanwhile, Agatha convinces one of the bell-ringers, the charming lawyer Julian Brody, to hire her to investigate the mystery of the Bishop’s ex-fiancée: a local heiress, Jennifer Toynby, who went missing years ago and whose body was never found...Meanwhile, the bodies in the village just keep on piling up: the corpse of Larry Jensen, a local policeman, is discovered in the crypt. Agatha Raisin mysteries are traditional British amateur sleuth novels that are all about food and her life of early retirement in the Cotswolds, at the picture-book village of Carsely. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? And Terry Fletcher, a journalist and (briefly) Agatha's lover, is found dead in her sitting room! This is book #29 in the series. A Highland Christmas (Hamish Macbeth Mysteries, No. Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018. I have re-read all her series I love her and the characters so much. Agatha widens her investigation and very soon her main suspect is the handsome Bishop himself. The idyllic Cotswolds village of Thirk Magna is best known for the medieval church of St. Ethelred and its bells, which … The team of bells at St. Ethelred church is the pride and glory of the idyllic Cotswolds village of Thirk Magna, together with the most dedicated bell ringers in the whole of England: the twins Mavis and Millicent Dupin. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The Dead Ringer: The Agatha Raisin Mysteries, Book 29 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged M. C. Beaton (Author), Alison Larkin (Narrator), Blackstone Audio, Inc. (Publisher) & 0 … Unable to add item to List. : The Dead Ringer : An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M. C. Beaton (2019, Mass Market) at the best online prices at eBay! Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018. Beaton has a foolproof plot for the village mystery." Agatha Raisin is a fictional detective in a series of humorous mystery novels by Marion Chesney using the pseudonym M. C. 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Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2019, This book went straight into the recycling bin, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2020. the discs inside the cover are NOT the discs relating to the book cover. I don't think this book was written by the sane author. The Dead Ringer; The Agatha Raisin Mysteries, Book 29; By: M. C. Beaton; Narrated by: Alison Larkin; Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery; 4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 (559 ratings) Add to Cart failed.