Praise for M. C. Beaton: The detective novels of M C Beaton have reached cult status * The Times * No wonder she's been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime * Mail on Sunday * A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed * Daily Mail * Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy -- Ashley Jensen Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack-a-day habit and major man lust. In fact, I think she could be living my dream life * Entertainment Weekly * M. C. Beaton's imperfect heroine is an absolute gem * Publishers Weekly * Irresistible, unputdownable, a joy -- Anne Robinson [ Agatha] is a glorious cross between Miss Marple, Auntie Mame, and Lucille Ball . . . She's wonderful * St. Petersburg Times * Few things in life are more satisfying than to discover a brand-new Agatha Raisin mystery * Tampa Tribune-Times *