I have only read a few of these novels so many of the characters I had no idea who the were. The story was fast paced and fun. Agatha is a kindred spirit. This was a nice cozy mystery.

When I picked this book on NetGalley, I did not realize it is #27 in a series. Since I have read this is a book series that is best read in order, I am going to pass on this book this time. Sorry about that!

"When Agatha Raisin left behind her PR business in London, she fulfilled her dream of settling in the cozy British Cotswolds where she began a successful private detective agency. Unfortunately, the village she lives in is about to get a little less cozy. Lord Bellington, a wealthy land developer, wants to turn the community garden into a housing estate. When Agatha and her friend Sir Charles Fraith attempt to convince Lord Bellington to abandon his plans he scoffs: “Do you think I give a damn about those pesky villagers?” So when Agatha finds his obituary in the newspaper two weeks later, it’s no surprise that some in town are feeling celebratory.

The villagers are relieved to learn that Bellington’s son and heir, Damian, has no interest in continuing his father’s development plans. But the police are definitely interested in him―as suspect number one. His father’s death, it seems, was no accident. But when Damian hires Agatha to find the real killer, she finds no shortage of suspects. The good news is that a handsome retired detective named Gerald has recently moved to town. Too bad he was seen kissing another newcomer. But when she is also found murdered, Gerald is eager to help Agatha with the case. Agatha, Gerald, and her team of detectives must untangle a web of contempt in order to uncover a killer’s identity. "

And if my mom wasn't happy enough with a new Flavia, there's a new Agatha Raisin book this week too!

Thank you for the chance to review this book, however, unfortunately, I was unable to read and review this title before it was archived.

Great addition to the Agatha Raisin series. What this series always excelled with was a sense of place and interesting characters but with this addition we add a pretty good mystery as well. Great for cozy readers