It appears that I was just in a weird mood the first time I attempted to read the latest Agatha Raisin mystery. With the assurances of co-worker and fellow fan Patty, I tried again and found that I enjoyed Agatha's latest adventure tremendously. Poor Agatha is a brilliant, intuitive woman when it comes to solving crimes, but she is incredibly needy emotionally. I love her relationship with Mrs. Bloxby, the vicar's wife, who is the only steady influence in Agatha's life. Yes, Agatha sometimes tends to use Mrs. Bloxby, but she truly appreciates her and it is unusual to see a true friendship between a hard-nosed, self-involved business woman and a lovely, selfless woman who always puts others first.
When Agatha notices a tattoo on the main entree at a pig roast in Winter Parva, she realizes that a human torso, rather than a pig, is roasting on the spit. In the meantime, obnoxious police officer Gary Beech has disappeared. Is there a connection? When Beech's former wife Amy hires Agatha to investigate her former husband's disappearnce, she uncovers a tangled web of intrigue involving infidelity, murder, and the mob. With the help of Roy, Charles, and former husband James, Agatha risks life and limb to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding Beech's murder. As usual, the local police minimize Agatha's contribution, but she ultimately uncovers the solution. you'll like it!
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