Agatha Raisin Investigates 14 - Fairies of Frying Pan - Time Will Tell!

Do you believe in ghosts? Mrs. Witherspoon, an old hag despised by her neighbours and her own children, complains of spectral visits. Whispers, footsteps, suspicious fog... her house is said to be haunted! The jokes are flying in the village: lies or hallucinations?

When the old lady dies under suspicious circumstances, no one is laughing anymore: is it a prank gone wrong, or a settling of scores? Did Mrs. Witherspoon have fierce enemies? What dangerous secrets does her house hold?

Agatha Raisin is no longer old enough to play at ghosts, but she is certainly old enough to hunt murderers.

With the help of her neighbour, the charming Paul Chatterton, she intends to unmask these "ghosts" who have already done too much harm.

With over 800,000 copies sold, Agatha Raisin, the very spiritual heir to a rock-and-roll Miss Marple, has established her quirky and irresistible personality. Would you care for some more Worcestershire sauce in your tea?

"It's as if Agatha Christie's famous detective had gotten younger, adopted cougar-like ways, caustic humour, and eaten mad cow. This is England... It's a treat."
Le Point

📖 Review from Librairie du Grimoire Ancien

By our editorial & librarian committee

In this 14th volume, M.C. Beaton continues the delightful adventures of Agatha Raisin, that irresistible amateur detective who has won over 800,000 readers. "Gare aux fantômes" brilliantly combines classic police investigation with the gothic atmosphere of a haunted house, all sprinkled with the caustic humour that is the series' signature.

What makes this episode so charming is its playfulness with ghost story tropes: whispers, footsteps, suspicious fog... Beaton enjoys blurring the lines between the supernatural and the criminal, creating a mysterious atmosphere that resonates with paranormal enthusiasts while remaining rooted in British cozy mystery.

Agatha Raisin, this "rock-and-roll Miss Marple" with a strong personality, continues to charm with her quirky personality and her refusal of conventions. Clarisse Laurent's translation subtly preserves the very British humour and the atmosphere of English villages where secrets are as plentiful as cups of tea.

We recommend this volume to fans of the series and all lovers of cozy mysteries with a touch of the supernatural. A delightful read that proves you're never too old to hunt murderers... or encounter ghosts!

Our rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ — A delightful episode that brilliantly blends gothic mystery and British humour.