The Deadly Dance (Agatha Raisin Mysteries (Paperback)) - Softcover

Beaton, M C

Softcover

ISBN 10: 031298474X ISBN 13: 9780312984748

Publisher: St. Martin's Press, 2005

Synopsis

Iinfuriated that her holiday was ruined by a mugging, Agatha Raisin decides to open up her own detective agency. The romance-minded sleuth is thrilled by visions of handsome fellow gumshoes and headline-making crimes but soon finds the only cases she can get are a non-glamorous lot of lost cats and an errant teenager. But when a wealthy divorcee hires the agency to investigate a death threat against her daughter Cassandra, Agatha thwarts a vicious attack on the heiress bride. Now Agatha is in hot pursuit of the culprit. But when the groom's father turns up dead, Agatha must untangle a growing list of suspects, from Carsely's quiet village lanes to Paris' most fashionable streets. Soon the willfully undaunted Agatha is in trouble with French and British police; on the outs (again) with old friends and dead in the sights of a murderer.

M.C. Beaton continues to delight fans of her wildly popular mystery series with The Deadly Dance.

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Review:

" It' s been 40 years since Dame Agatha Christie' s death, and in that time, reviewers have often bestowed her mantle on new authors. M.C. Beaton is one of those so honored, and she deserves it. When it comes to artfully constructed puzzle plots and charming settings, Beaton serves it up... this is a classic British cozy plot, and a setting done with panache. Maybe M.C. Beaton really is the new ' Queen of Crime.' " --"The Globe & M"ail
" It is always fun to read an Agatha Raisin mystery, but the latest installment freshens up a delightful series by converting the heroine from amateur sleuth to professional without changing her caustic wit. Agatha remains crude and rude even to clients, but also retains that vulnerability that endears her to readers." --"Midwest"" Book Review"
" A very satisfying change for the smart woman of mystery with a new cast of colorfully realized characters blending with a few old favorites." --"Mystery Lovers Bookshop"
" The story was first-rate and moved along with many twists and turns that kept me always guessing... I read this book in one sitting, which I think speaks for itself." --"I Love a Mystery"
" Fans of Agatha Raisin will be absolutely delighted at this latest addition to the series. Ms. Beaton has surpassed herself in "The Deadly Dance,"" --"Reviewing the Evidence"

"It's been 40 years since Dame Agatha Christie's death, and in that time, reviewers have often bestowed her mantle on new authors. M.C. Beaton is one of those so honored, and she deserves it. When it comes to artfully constructed puzzle plots and charming settings, Beaton serves it up this is a classic British cozy plot, and a setting done with panache. Maybe M.C. Beaton really is the new 'Queen of Crime.'"--"The Globe & M"ail
"It is always fun to read an Agatha Raisin mystery, but the latest installment freshens up a delightful series by converting the heroine from amateur sleuth to professional without changing her caustic wit. Agatha remains crude and rude even to clients, but also retains that vulnerability that endears her to readers."--"Midwest"" Book Review"
"A very satisfying change for the smart woman of mystery with a new cast of colorfully realized characters blending with a few old favorites."--"Mystery Lovers Bookshop"
"The story was first-rate and moved along with many twists and turns that kept me always guessing I read this book in one sitting, which I think speaks for itself."--"I Love a Mystery"
"Fans of Agatha Raisin will be absolutely delighted at this latest addition to the series. Ms. Beaton has surpassed herself in "The Deadly Dance.""--"Reviewing the Evidence"
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It's been 40 years since Dame Agatha Christie's death, and in that time, reviewers have often bestowed her mantle on new authors. M.C. Beaton is one of those so honored, and she deserves it. When it comes to artfully constructed puzzle plots and charming settings, Beaton serves it up this is a classic British cozy plot, and a setting done with panache. Maybe M.C. Beaton really is the new Queen of Crime.' "The Globe & Mail"

It is always fun to read an Agatha Raisin mystery, but the latest installment freshens up a delightful series by converting the heroine from amateur sleuth to professional without changing her caustic wit. Agatha remains crude and rude even to clients, but also retains that vulnerability that endears her to readers. "Midwest Book Review"

A very satisfying change for the smart woman of mystery with a new cast of colorfully realized characters blending with a few old favorites. "Mystery Lovers Bookshop"

The story was first-rate and moved along with many twists and turns that kept me always guessing I read this book in one sitting, which I think speaks for itself. "I Love a Mystery"

Fans of Agatha Raisin will be absolutely delighted at this latest addition to the series. Ms. Beaton has surpassed herself in "The Deadly Dance." "Reviewing the Evidence""

It's been 40 years since Dame Agatha Christie's death, and in that time, reviewers have often bestowed her mantle on new authors. M.C. Beaton is one of those so honored, and she deserves it. When it comes to artfully constructed puzzle plots and charming settings, Beaton serves it up this is a classic British cozy plot, and a setting done with panache. Maybe M.C. Beaton really is the new Queen of Crime.' The Globe & Mail

It is always fun to read an Agatha Raisin mystery, but the latest installment freshens up a delightful series by converting the heroine from amateur sleuth to professional without changing her caustic wit. Agatha remains crude and rude even to clients, but also retains that vulnerability that endears her to readers. Midwest Book Review

A very satisfying change for the smart woman of mystery with a new cast of colorfully realized characters blending with a few old favorites. Mystery Lovers Bookshop

The story was first-rate and moved along with many twists and turns that kept me always guessing I read this book in one sitting, which I think speaks for itself. I Love a Mystery

Fans of Agatha Raisin will be absolutely delighted at this latest addition to the series. Ms. Beaton has surpassed herself in The Deadly Dance. Reviewing the Evidence

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Book Description:

Agatha waltzes into yet another murder investigation in the fifteenth book in the series, complete with brand new cover design.

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 031298474X
• ISBN 13: 9780312984748
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 249