Agatha will always be Agatha (this is book 27 in the series). Of course a handsome retired detective comes to the village of Carsley, just in time to help Agatha solve the murder of Lord Bellington, the owner of a popular community garden that he feels is ripe for development. Bellington's strange son and heir, Damien, hires Agatha to investigate, and in the process her unearths several likely suspects and another murder.
In this story dowdy Mrs. Bloxby develops a crush on Gerald the retired detective, which results in her sprucing up her wardrobe and coloring her hair, much to Agatha's concern. Sir Charles is Agatha's main investigative partner and it seems like he is becoming very much the voice of reason in her life. I vote for this couple to tie the know and live happily ever after. Perhaps in book #40?
By the way, the BBC series of Agatha Raisin mysteries is set to air on PBS starting January. I've already watched them on Acorn TV and I will admit that I was perturbed by the choice of blonde, Scottish actress Ashley Jensen to play Agatha, but it turns out that she is perfect in the role. casting of James Lacey and Bill Wong were also perfect, but the jury is still out on Charles Fraith. If you love Agatha, try to catch the series. Very entertaining!
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