Something Borrowed, Someone Dead
Agatha Raisin, Book 24
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Narrated by:
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Penelope Keith
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By:
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M.C. Beaton
About this listen
Incomer Gloria French is at first welcomed in the Cotswold village of Piddlebury. She seems like a do-gooder par excellence, raising funds for the church and caring for the elderly. But she has a bad habit of borrowing things and not giving them back, so when she is discovered dead, poisoned by a bottle of elderberry wine, folk in the village don't mourn her passing too intently.
Parish councillor Jerry Tarrant hires Agatha Raisin to track down the murderer. But the village is creepy and secretive and the residents don't seem to want Agatha to find who the murderer is, and Agatha's investigations are hampered by the emotional upset of finding her ex, James Lacey, has fallen in love with young detective Toni Gilmour.
And now the murderer is targeting Agatha!
©2013 M.C. Beaton (P)2024 Hachette Audio UKWhat listeners say about Something Borrowed, Someone Dead
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- Angelcritique
- 20-11-17
Inimitable with a few niggles
I'm ploughing my way through the Agatha Raisin Mysteries, this is my tenth book. I've grown fond of the inimitable Agatha.... and as much as I love Penelope Keith as an actress... I'm compelled to highlight a few niggles with her performance as narrator.
Strange pronounciation of the word 'rifle' ie: quickly looking through something one has no real right to...as 'riffle'.
And her inconsistency of vowel pronounciations ie: a flat 'a' sound in the word 'plastic'.... and an elongated 'a' sound in 'grass' and many other 'a' vowel words.
Often her characterisations are faulty.... 'accents' not being her metier.
M. C. Beaton clings to hackneyed words, phrases and descriptions in her writing ie: capacious handbags....lugubrious faces.... and thin strands of hair combed over scalps which show through..... there are nunerous others. which over the many mysteries begin to pall.
Having said this, I do intend to read on untill I've all the released Agatha Raisin Mysteries under my belt. I guess I've fallen under Agatha's spell.
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- Mrs. Jayne Beech
- 14-02-14
Light to read
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Having read all of the Agatha Raisin stories this is the last one at the moment.Yes I would recommend as a light read.
What did you like best about this story?
They are all a bit much the same with a diffrent plot.But I like them because they are fun to read.Agatha reminds me of Val Pollard in Emmerdale,
What about Penelope Keith’s performance did you like?
Perfect
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No
Any additional comments?
I started with the first book and have now finished the last although I listened to last one and I read the others.Waiting for the next.Great to listen to at the gym.
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- PoppyPuppy
- 23-01-18
Love Aggie!
There's not too much variety in these books but that's why I like them. And Penelope Keith brings it all to life.
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- Welsh girl
- 07-08-24
Another amusing mystery
Such an easy listen. Ok the culprit is unmasked too soon, but it's another classic story of. the annoyingly loveable Agatha Raisin and her band of sleuths.
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- M N.
- 26-04-23
Penelope Keith is a wonderful narrator
I have bought all of these book as I think Penelope Keith brings the character to life
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- Alexandra
- 26-10-23
All’s well that ends well
Love Agatha Raisin and the escapades she gets into. Her determination is unstoppable, and she really deserves to succeed! The supporting characters continue to amuse.
This story is another great tale in Agatha’s quest for the truth - at whatever tte cost, and her maternal protection towards her young protégée Toni, is an ongoing source of conflict for Agatha.
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- M. K.
- 30-10-13
Agatha gets better & better
Would you listen to Agatha Raisin: Something Borrowed, Someone Dead again? Why?
I definitely would . I prefered the last 5 Agatha Raisin storied including this one because of the developments involving another character - Toni Gilmore
What was one of the most memorable moments of Agatha Raisin: Something Borrowed, Someone Dead?
Finding out who the murderer was and what happened just before it
Have you listened to any of Penelope Keith’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I have listened to ALL her other readings of Agatha Raisin books and thoroughly enjoyed them
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I was suprised that the story continued unexpectedly after I thought it had ended . Agatha's antics as per usual made me laugh out loud
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- janet peach
- 28-08-22
Agatha Raisin
Good story could not put it down , enjoyed listening to the story read by Penelope Kieth.
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- Lizzi
- 13-08-17
Just perfect, again!
Slowly making my way through each book in the series. Love Penelope Keith's narration, don't think there's anyone could do it better. These books are an absolute gem!
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-09-21
Really good book
Fab characters that I’ve been following through the Agatha Raisin Books!! I am really enjoying this series of books following Agatha through the cotswolds. Fully recommend them.
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