Member Reviews
Alice M, Reviewer
I enjoy the Agatha Raisin novels, having read them all, as they are light and cosy mysteries. I always enjoy checking in with the characters each year, although I do feel the series lost a bit of its sparkle once MC Beaton sadly passed and RW Green took over (which I think is more of a compliment to Beaton than an insult to Green).
In this one we get another typically bonkers mystery, with Agatha at the centre of the action. This plot revolves around a clock Agatha bids for at an auction (hence the title). All the gang are present and correct, as per usual.
There isn’t a lot to say about this book - it’s simply more of the same (although I didn’t see the point of the extra storyline about the historical mystery - that seemed like pointless filler to me). If you’ve liked all the other books in the series, I’m sure you’ll like this one too. I wouldn’t advise you start the series here though; they do really need to be read in publication order. This is the type of book that definitely isn’t going to set your world on fire, but it’s a pleasant undemanding read for a wintery Sunday afternoon under a blanket.
Breda A, Reviewer
Oh what a joy to be back in Agatha Raisin land. This series is going from strength to strength whilst maintaining the best traditions of M.C.Beaton. Agatha is beset on several fronts with death threats arriving in cryptic puzzles, burglars,a murder and all while planning an extravaganza for her erstwhile paramour Sir Charles ( who once again has his sights set on Aggie) . He has lured her back into his orbit by piquing her interest in an old murder mystery as well as getting her to plan his grand event, knowing she works best under pressure. Of course,she wouldn't be Agatha without romantic travails and this time she sets off to join her lover and dance partner,John on the cruise where he is performing. However,all does not go to plan. All the usual fabulous characters are present and correct and the story goes at a rollicking pace . Absolutely delightful.
