Author: M.C. Beaton and R.W. Green
Published: November 17, 2020 by Minotaur Books
Format: ebook, Hardcover, 256 pages
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Source: My thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for an opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
Series: Agatha Raisin #31
With the passing of Marion Chesney, I looked at this book with a bit of apprehension. What will happen with this series, and will her co-author be able to keep the same Agatha feel, but more importantly, will there be more.
As Sir Charles Fraith enters a marriage of convenience, Agatha is unable to help her friend from making the worst decision of his life by marrying the awful Mary Brown-Field and entering a business deal with her insufferable parents. With no way to stop the marriage or save her friend, Agatha finds herself on the sidelines with regret and foreboding. After the final I do’s, Charles escorts Agatha from the masked ball reception when an anguished scream stops them. It appears that Agatha isn’t the only one that disliked the horrible woman.
With a deep dive into the competitive world of international horse shows and behind-the-scenes tomfoolery, Agatha quickly learns that she is in for more than she bargained for when she asks a few too many questions and is about to be thrashed by those who do not like her prying.
There are a few odd moments, and a bit of unnecessary travel, that doesn’t flow as well as it could have, but other than that I think that R. W. Green was able to hold onto the essence of Agatha. It is possible that Agatha may be changing a bit, but I do hope that she will remain her usual feisty self. I still can’t answer my final question as to there being more. The author did some character cleaning up but also left an opportunity for more. Hopefully, that means more for Agatha, more for James, and a world of opportunity for Sir Charles Fraith.
As Sir Charles Fraith enters a marriage of convenience, Agatha is unable to help her friend from making the worst decision of his life by marrying the awful Mary Brown-Field and entering a business deal with her insufferable parents. With no way to stop the marriage or save her friend, Agatha finds herself on the sidelines with regret and foreboding. After the final I do’s, Charles escorts Agatha from the masked ball reception when an anguished scream stops them. It appears that Agatha isn’t the only one that disliked the horrible woman.
With a deep dive into the competitive world of international horse shows and behind-the-scenes tomfoolery, Agatha quickly learns that she is in for more than she bargained for when she asks a few too many questions and is about to be thrashed by those who do not like her prying.
There are a few odd moments, and a bit of unnecessary travel, that doesn’t flow as well as it could have, but other than that I think that R. W. Green was able to hold onto the essence of Agatha. It is possible that Agatha may be changing a bit, but I do hope that she will remain her usual feisty self. I still can’t answer my final question as to there being more. The author did some character cleaning up but also left an opportunity for more. Hopefully, that means more for Agatha, more for James, and a world of opportunity for Sir Charles Fraith.
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