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Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House (Agatha Raisin #14)
by
M.C. Beaton
Agatha Raisin, snug and warm in her Carsley cottage, has that same old feeling-boredom-until a report of a haunted house sends her and new neighbor, handsome Paul Chatterton, to investigate. Suddenly, middle-aged Agatha is aglow with romance and excitement.
But the glow fades fast. It turns out Paul is a cad. The victim of the haunting is a universally disliked old biddy. A...more
But the glow fades fast. It turns out Paul is a cad. The victim of the haunting is a universally disliked old biddy. A...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
2010
by Robinson
(first published 2003)
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So enjoyed the first Agatha RAisin that I thought I'd try a second. I'd missed quite a lot of the back story (such as the man that Agatha was interested in was now her ex husbnad) but it was still enjoyable.
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Just back from an extended stay in London, Agatha Raisin finds herself greeted by torrential rains and an old, familiar feeling of boredom. When her handsome new neighbor, Paul Chatterton, shows up on her doorstep, she tries her best to ignore his obvious charms, but his sp...more
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Just back from an extended stay in London, Agatha Raisin finds herself greeted by torrential rains and an old, familiar feeling of boredom. When her handsome new neighbor, Paul Chatterton, shows up on her doorstep, she tries her best to ignore his obvious charms, but his sp...more
Apr 09, 2013
Maria
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Fans of Cozies.
Shelves:
murdery-mystery
This book takes place in England in a small village. The town "old bat" is complaining that her house is haunted, but nobody takes her seriously until she turns up dead. This book is apparently part of a series in which Agatha Raisin is a middle-aged busybody who blunders about and solves mysteries. She's also got hormones in high gear and fantasizes that every male who pays any attention to her is going to beg her to marry him and have some sort of grand affair. This is mostly in her head. She...more
This is actually the tenth book in the series though the first I've read. I'd discovered the character through the excellent Radio 4 series based on the books, so I knew much of the back story. One of the stand out character in the radio series is Agatha's camp gay friend, Roy but in this book his characterization seems different, not weaker though not as full. Still Roy had a minor part so I'm not sure if he will be more flushed out in other books in the series. Now I would have given this book...more
'"Just wait one sodding minute! I am not the invisible woman. I have solved cases for you before. This is the twenty-first century. How dare you all go on as if I don't exist and have nothing to contribute?"'
'Agatha felt a burden had been lifted from her as she drove towards Mircester. She was on her own again and it felt good. Sex had impaired her usually brilliant detective abilities, she told herself.'
That dangerous-to-live-in Carsely is losing residents again; three of them to be precise. No...more
'Agatha felt a burden had been lifted from her as she drove towards Mircester. She was on her own again and it felt good. Sex had impaired her usually brilliant detective abilities, she told herself.'
That dangerous-to-live-in Carsely is losing residents again; three of them to be precise. No...more
As I have said before, the Agatha Raisin books are no longer about the dead body in the other room; they are about the interactions between the recurring cast of characters and the maturing of Agatha. As she comes to realize that she is important and that people do care about her - even if she tries to stare them down with her bear like eyes and doesn’t understand that when she spout off at the mouth there is a living breathing human being at the pointy end of her jabs – they just have to be wil...more
I was completely unaware of the Agatha Raisin books until just a few days ago, and I am really happy to have found a new mystery series I enjoy! The character of Agatha Raisin is so well written! I love the juxtaposition of her crankiness and her vulnerability, and it has been a long time since I've read a character that crackles with so much life!
I was absolutely amazed at the economy of words in this book, and yet somehow those few words merged to create wonderful, vivid images, and a rich st...more
I was absolutely amazed at the economy of words in this book, and yet somehow those few words merged to create wonderful, vivid images, and a rich st...more
Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House is my first foray into the world of Agatha Raisin (and also the world of audio books). This was a great story. Agatha Raisin is a smart, sassy sleuth. The narration by Penelope Keith was flawless. She did all of the characters wonderfully, and her voice fit perfectly with the story. This was a fast listen for me. I was quickly intrigued, not only with the mystery of the haunted house, but also with Agatha’s mysterious, handsome neighbor Paul Chatterton.
I enjoy...more
I enjoy...more
After another stint of PR in London, Agatha Raisin returns to her village to find another new neighbour has moved into her ex husband's cottage next door. Paul Chatterton is rather handsome, and rather married to a fiesty younger woman living in Spain. Having heard of Agatha's detecting abilities, he is keen to involve her and himself in the mystery of an apparent haunting in a neighbouring village. The victim - an elderly woman - is apparently disliked by everyone, and of course turns up murder...more
My lesson learned (and I so knew this already) was to read the series in order. I managed to find this book in the airport bookstore and was thrilled, a short-lived bit of happy.
The 14th book in the series, The Haunted House was not my favorite. I had thoroughly enjoyed the first Agatha book--Quiche of Death so much! In this book, Agatha is much the same--a slightly bitter, nosey older single gal. Life in a small town just isn't her cup of tea--but amateur sleuthing is her forte. Soon she and he...more
The 14th book in the series, The Haunted House was not my favorite. I had thoroughly enjoyed the first Agatha book--Quiche of Death so much! In this book, Agatha is much the same--a slightly bitter, nosey older single gal. Life in a small town just isn't her cup of tea--but amateur sleuthing is her forte. Soon she and he...more
Will wonders never cease? After the last Agatha Raisin novel, I was growing weary of Agatha never thinking to call the police, no matter what evidence she uncovers or what dangerous confrontation she has planned. In The Haunted House, Agatha and Sir Charles both involve the police at multiple stages of their investigation . . . although they do this in a circumferential way by contacting their detective friend, Bill Wong, instead of contacting the actual investigating officer. And there is still...more
I guess this is one of those books full of "real' characters, and thus,
you are bound to find a character that you can relate to. For myself, I found the whole lot rather silly.
Apparently, the sum total of Agatha's slething capabilities lies in being a gossip. Agatha is often described as being sulky, among many other faults. My overall feeling was that, as with so many English books, if your heroine is in anyway attractive or clever, then you have to offset it with a great deal of many other fau...more
you are bound to find a character that you can relate to. For myself, I found the whole lot rather silly.
Apparently, the sum total of Agatha's slething capabilities lies in being a gossip. Agatha is often described as being sulky, among many other faults. My overall feeling was that, as with so many English books, if your heroine is in anyway attractive or clever, then you have to offset it with a great deal of many other fau...more
Just back from London Agatha Raisin finds herself feeling bored . When her handsome new neighbor Paul Chatterton shows up on her doorstep she tries to ignore him.Paul has heard about Agatha,s reputation as as the Cotswold village sleuth. And he wastes no time offering their services to the crotchety owner of a haunted house. Whispers footsteps, and a cold white mist are plaguing her. But the police and neighbors beleve its just a cry for attencion as the police have found nothing. But when she t...more
Agatha works with her new male neighbour - Paul Chatterton- who she still has fantasies about, although they are fewer and far between an impinge less on the narrative. They work together less well than she has with her other partners, but I think that makes the story more interesting and readable. It was nice to. See Charles reappear towards the end of the story. As usual Agatha goes at the mystery of the haunted house as if she is a bull in a china shop, but her intuition when the owner is fou...more
I am still having a hard time liking the Agatha Raisin character. The story was interesting. A new married neighbor, moves into Agatha's former husband's house. He is married to a much younger Spanish women, who keeps going back to visit her family in Spain. Paul suggests that he and Agatha try to rid a women's house of a ghost. They stay in the house one night, and Agatha goes screaming from the house, when she sees the owner with a green facial product smeared over her face. Later the lady is...more
I don't know what it is about the Agatha Raisin books that keeps me coming back for more. She aggravates me, and yet I love her. The stories seem to be more about Agatha than about the murders, and that shows (sloppy plotting, things that she gets away with are really unbelievable). And yet I keep reading these books. I think they're really fun, and I do feel like women of all ages can relate to Agatha and all of her insecurities.
Poor Agatha Raisin. She and James have just broken up and she is back home in the Cotswolds all alone. Good thing Paul Chatterton has moved in next door and his marriage is on the rocks!
This mystery begins with a "haunted house" and ends with a rescue from an old Anderson shelter from WWII. Through it all, Agatha battles with her budding feelings for Paul. One moment she is "off him" and the next moment, she is disappointed that he hasn't declared his love for her.
I really enjoyed this mystery.....more
This mystery begins with a "haunted house" and ends with a rescue from an old Anderson shelter from WWII. Through it all, Agatha battles with her budding feelings for Paul. One moment she is "off him" and the next moment, she is disappointed that he hasn't declared his love for her.
I really enjoyed this mystery.....more
3* - The Quiche of Death
3* - The Vicious Vet
3* - The Potted Gardener
3* - The Walkers of Dembley
3* - The Murderous Marriage
2* - The Terrible Tourist
3* - The Wellspring of Death
3* - The Wizard of Evesham
3* - The Witch of Wyckhadden
3* - The Fairies of Fryfam
3* - The Love from Hell
3* - The Day the Floods came
3* - The Case of the Curious Curate
3* - The Haunted House
TBR Busting 2013
3* - The Vicious Vet
3* - The Potted Gardener
3* - The Walkers of Dembley
3* - The Murderous Marriage
2* - The Terrible Tourist
3* - The Wellspring of Death
3* - The Wizard of Evesham
3* - The Witch of Wyckhadden
3* - The Fairies of Fryfam
3* - The Love from Hell
3* - The Day the Floods came
3* - The Case of the Curious Curate
3* - The Haunted House
TBR Busting 2013
The book was enjoyable--provided you can stand Agatha. I can only read one of her series once a year or so because Agatha herself is so unlikeable.
Kindle edition: There were mistakes in the editing. In the later half of the book I noticed "die" instead of "the" numerous times, even when part of another word. There were other mistakes, but this was die one that stood out die most.
Kindle edition: There were mistakes in the editing. In the later half of the book I noticed "die" instead of "the" numerous times, even when part of another word. There were other mistakes, but this was die one that stood out die most.
This is Book #14 of the Agatha Raisin mystery series. Agatha is chasing after yet another handsome neighbor when there's a haunting at one of the houses in the village. Investigation turns up not much but an old lady who's probably being teased by the locals. But haunting turns to murder, and it's up to Agatha to figure out who is the ghost?
Four days! A pack of five Agathas didn't stay long on Mount Toobie - that's how long it took to get through them (although I did interrupt it with an issue of New Scientistfor, as the blurb on this one says, they are somewhat addictive. I'm now trying to work out which ones I have and have not read so I can fill in the gaps ...
Really great book. I think I have a new favorite series. Though, I was a little disappointed to discover that things didn't work out with James as much as Agatha had hoped. I have to read the other books between book 5 and 14. I missed a lot! Though, this can be read independently. Beaton's good at filling in the blanks.
Agatha Raisin, English middle-aged accidental sleuth, works with her attractive male (and married!) neighbor to solve the mystery of a haunted house and murder in a nearby town.
I thought reading about a haunted house around Halloween would be good theme reading. This book was pleasant enough, but not stellar.
I thought reading about a haunted house around Halloween would be good theme reading. This book was pleasant enough, but not stellar.
Enjoyable listened to this in car. Agatha extremely bad tempered and forthright. Middle aged woman day dreaming about good looking partner, partner at times hardly civil. This was slightly irritating particularly as Agatha was such a strong woman. Miss Marple with a twist. First of MC Beatons books I have read will read others.
While I did enjoy this book, I'm so glad it's over. There was a cast of very unlikeable, dull characters who sullied the read. I missed the colorful Roy Silver. The best part was when Sir Charles showed up to help Aggie solve the crime. He always livens things up a bit. Beaton seems to be headed in the right direction because Agatha has finally decided that she should open a detective agency. As always, I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
I started listening to these stories on CD because I'd listened to another author's books and loved the narrator. The Agatha Raisin series is a fun way to pass the time since I'm in my car quite a bit and always listen to them in audio format. Agatha is hysterical without meaning to be or realizing it.
Agatha Raisin and the Haunted House by M.C. Beaton
I love the Agatha Raisin series and this one is no exception. They're great easy reads with brilliant characters, especially the titular Agatha Raisin. The plots are excellent and I never normally work out who the culprit is.
I love the Agatha Raisin series and this one is no exception. They're great easy reads with brilliant characters, especially the titular Agatha Raisin. The plots are excellent and I never normally work out who the culprit is.
the main character in this book made me laugh multiple times. I wasn't a fan of the subject matter and the mystery was an after thought to the woman's love life.Yet the book was entertaining enough to see me through a few hours of hospital tests. great character writing for those looking for very normal and humorous characters. Short too!
I love everything this author writes including her romances under the name Marian Chesney. I particularly love Agatha Raisin - the abrasive yet friendly, strong yet vulnerable detective of this hilarious series. I will rate these a 5 when I buy them.
Recommend: adult
Recommend: adult
This was a pretty good book. I liked Agatha Raisin's character alot. She has alot of hang ups like her body shape and the fact she is middle aged. This is the first book by MC Beaton that I have read. I may try to read more. It was a pretty fast read.
I love Agatha Raisin books! Totally addictive and fun to read - they always have the knack of making me laugh, and sometimes this is exactly what's needed. An Agatha Raisin book a cup of coffee and some chocolate...or maybe a glass of wine!
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Also writes as:
Marion Chesney (real name)
Jennie Tremaine
Sarah Chester
Helen Crampton
Ann Fairfax
Marion Gibbons
Charlotte Ward
M. C. Beaton has been hailed as "the new Queen of Crime." She is the New York Times bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, which began with The Quiche of Death and also include As the Pig Turns and Busy Body, set in the English Cotswolds, as well as the Hamish M...more
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Marion Chesney (real name)
Jennie Tremaine
Sarah Chester
Helen Crampton
Ann Fairfax
Marion Gibbons
Charlotte Ward
M. C. Beaton has been hailed as "the new Queen of Crime." She is the New York Times bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, which began with The Quiche of Death and also include As the Pig Turns and Busy Body, set in the English Cotswolds, as well as the Hamish M...more
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