The perfect paragon: an Agatha Raisin mystery
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Agatha Raisin mysteries volume 16.
Series:
Agatha Raisin mystery ; volume 16.
Published:
New York : St. Martin's Minotaur, 2005.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
234 pages ; 22 cm.
Status:
Ashland Adult Detective
D BEATON
Description
After being nearly killed by both a hired hit man and her former secretary, Agatha Raisin could use some low-key cases. So when Robert Smedley walks through the door, determined to prove that his wife is cheating, Raisin Investigations immediately offers to help. Trouble is, Agatha hates divorce cases--especially when the client is as pompous as Smedley--but she has a business to run and she's not about to turn away a paying customer. Unfortunately for Agatha, Mabel Smedley appears to be the perfect wife, young and pretty and a regular volunteer at church.
Although Smedley’s case doesn’t look promising, Agatha’s attentions are diverted when she stumbles across the body of missing teenager, Jessica Bradley. In a sudden gesture of kindness (and good public relations), Agatha offers to investigate Jessica’s death free of charge.
As Agatha juggles her two biggest cases, things are turned upside down when Robert Smedley is found poisoned in his office. The prime suspect, his sainted wife Mabel, immediately hires Agatha to find the real killer.
With the help of her old friend, Sir Charles Fraith, and some newly hired staff, Agatha Raisin sets off on another adventure solving crime in the English Cotswolds.
Although Smedley’s case doesn’t look promising, Agatha’s attentions are diverted when she stumbles across the body of missing teenager, Jessica Bradley. In a sudden gesture of kindness (and good public relations), Agatha offers to investigate Jessica’s death free of charge.
As Agatha juggles her two biggest cases, things are turned upside down when Robert Smedley is found poisoned in his office. The prime suspect, his sainted wife Mabel, immediately hires Agatha to find the real killer.
With the help of her old friend, Sir Charles Fraith, and some newly hired staff, Agatha Raisin sets off on another adventure solving crime in the English Cotswolds.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
031230448X, 9780312984793, 0312984790
Notes
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When Robert Smedley is determined to prove that his wife is cheating, Raisin Investigations immediately offers to help. Unfortunately for Agatha, Mabel Smedley appears to be the perfect wife, young and pretty and a regular volunteer at church. Although Smedley's case doesn't look promising, Agatha's attentions are diverted when she stumbles across the body of missing teenager, Jessica Bradley. In a sudden gesture of kindness (and good public relations), Agatha offers to investigate Jessica's death free of charge. As Agatha juggles her two biggest cases, things are turned upside down when Robert Smedley is found poisoned in his office. The prime suspect, his sainted wife Mabel, immediately hires Agatha to find the real killer.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Beaton, M. C. (2005). The perfect paragon: an Agatha Raisin mystery. New York, St. Martin's Minotaur.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Beaton, M. C.. 2005. The Perfect Paragon: An Agatha Raisin Mystery. New York, St. Martin's Minotaur.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Beaton, M. C., The Perfect Paragon: An Agatha Raisin Mystery. New York, St. Martin's Minotaur, 2005.
MLA Citation (style guide)Beaton, M. C.. The Perfect Paragon: An Agatha Raisin Mystery. New York, St. Martin's Minotaur, 2005.
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