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The Vicious Vet
The Vicious Vet: An Agatha Raisin Mystery | M. C. Beaton
Beloved author M.C. Beaton has delighted readers and fans alike with her Agatha Raisin mysteries. Now here is the second novel in the series that started it all...The Vicious Vet. A PURR-FECT CRIME IN THE COTSWOLDS Former London PR agent, Agatha Raisin still hasn't adjusted to village life where the only prospect for a hot evening out is a meeting of the Ladies Society. And since her overtures toward James Laceythe retired military man next doorhave failed, Agatha jumps at the chance to visit the new vet, who's single and good-looking. Although Agatha's tabby hasn't a thing wrong with him, Hodge endures having a thermometer shoved up his bum in the name of romance. Unfortunately his sacrifice is all for naught when the vet is soon found dead next to a high-strung horse. The police call the vet's demise a freak accident, but Agatha convinces the hard-to-get James Lacey, who's also bored in the Cotswolds, that playing amateur detective might be fun. Unfortunately, just like curiosity killed the cat, Agatha's inept snooping is soon a motivation for murder...
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CogsOfEncouragement
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Another clever cozy with comic relief from our heroine getting herself into ridiculous jams along the way. I‘ll definitely continue with this series.

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Mollyanna
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The second Agatha Raisin book (#SeriesLove2024). Agatha is quite the character and continues her pursuit of James. I do enjoy Agatha‘s relationship with Bill Wong. He is her friend and as direct with her as she is with everyone.

TheSpineView Fantastic!💜📖📚 11mo
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Magdalenka
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“Agatha felt silly …” welcome to the club Agatha ! I feel silly so often !

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Librarybelle
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When a good looking middle-aged vet opens a vet practice in Carsley, every woman of a certain age desires to become the next Mrs…Agatha being one of them. But, murder happens, and Agatha has to figure out what happened. Rereading this series reminds me how much I am not a fan of James Lacey. 🤷🏻‍♀️

#192025 #1993

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janeycanuck
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Getting a head start on my #SeriesLove2023 goal while I set up my 2023 reading planner.

I quite enjoyed listening to this - Agatha cracks me up and it was good to get to know James Lacey a bit. For me, the character building was better than the actual mystery, but given how many books are in this series, I‘m totally fine with that!

TheSpineView Good job! 2y
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Pogue
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This was just fun.

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rebbyj
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Meh

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BookedBySunrise
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What a treat this series is, absolutely adored Agatha and the Villagers. Can't wait to continue on and find more adventures in Cotswold.

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Laughterhp
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Forgot to do my #BookReport yesterday. Finished 6 books. All were great. Only 1 was audio.

Currently reading The Goblin Emperor. I‘m 54% into it but I think my loan is going to expire before I finish it. It expires in 2 days!

#WeeklyForecast - I‘m planning to take it easy this month since I read so much in October. Endenbrooke was an October #LMPBC book, so I should get to that one first!

Cinfhen Wow!!!! How are you finding the time??? Fabulous ❤️🙌🏻😊 3y
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Laughterhp
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I‘m really enjoying this series. This is only book 2, but still. I‘m glad I picked it up. I‘m liking the characters a lot too. Can‘t wait to read the next one.

This was the last book I finished yesterday for #OutstandingOctober
#TeamHendrix #Scarathlon2021 +6pts
#Screamathon
#LittensDressedinBlood
#OctoberBookBingo - dead author
#SpookoweenReadathon

Andrew65 This is a fun series. 3y
Chrissyreadit I‘m enjoying the tv series 3y
Laughterhp @Chrissyreadit I didn‘t know it was a tv show! 3y
TheSpineView Great job 3y
DanaManiac I love Agatha Raisin! I‘m glad you‘re enjoying! 3y
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LiteraryLona
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Catching up on posting my reads. 😬 This one didn‘t disappoint!

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Liatrek
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Maybe because it was a different narrator but I didn‘t enjoy this one as much as the first. I‘m really not a fan of the James Lacey character and hate seeing Agatha wasting time trying to get his attention. Also, another male philanderer as the murder victim was kinda meh.

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Teresereading
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Perfect holiday read. Madcap amateur detective story with cats. Set in the Cotswolds. Picked it up at a Little Library in Adelaide. The first I have read in the AR series but keen to try another.

thegirlwiththelibrarybag The early Agathas are the best! As is this cover art! 4y
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MidnightBookGirl
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Book 2 in the Agatha Raisin series finds Agatha teaming up with her crush, James Lacey to solve the mystery of the vet's death. It also features Agatha trashing a bathroom in a pub trying to cover up a blemish, which was hilarious and relatable.

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MidnightBookGirl
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#3Books I read in a day. I just just read and finished the Agatha Raisin novel today, and Pumpkin Head is a fairly recent one dayer. And when I was a kid, I devoured Pike books like it was my job.
@OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

OriginalCyn620 Love Pumpkinheads! 4y
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JenlovesJT47
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Book 2 in the Agatha Raisin series was just as enjoyable as the first. Agatha reminds me a bit of Eleanor Oliphant. I‘m happy there are so many books in this series because it truly is escapism to me. What would I do without my cozy mysteries! 4⭐️

#CozyMystery

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beaconhillbooks
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Parts I didn‘t love, seemed a bit old fashioned but the Lacey and Agatha bits are just priceless and full of snark.

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Readswithcoffee
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This is a good cozy mystery! I‘m a fan of Agatha Raisin. Narrator has a pleasing voice. #cozymystery

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twinkletoes74
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Book two in the Agatha Raisin series

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MallenNC
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Finished listening to the second Agatha Raisin book. This was another fun read for #CozyintheSun Moving to the Cotswolds hasn‘t been relaxing for Agatha, who keeps getting caught up in mysterious deaths!

Librarybelle Great! 5y
ferskner You're going strong on Agatha! 5y
MallenNC @ferskner Thanks to my library‘s audiobook collection! I‘m switching over to a Hannah Swenson mystery now. I‘ve only read one of those. 5y
ferskner Those are fun too! I love them for road trips. 5y
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Angiereads28
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I love cozy mystery‘s and I love this series! Cuddled up with the dogs enjoying some Agatha Raisin!

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Clutterbucks_Queen
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Another wonderful story in the world of Agatha Raisin!
With a second new love interest to the mix, Agatha is torn. But when the new vet is killed in the stables she is left to discover who the murderer is!

I love the close calls Agatha Raisin has when she is detecting, adds a tension to the stories that entices you to turn the page. ☺

Nute I love that these books remind you of a childhood memory with your Grandmother.💕Every time I see a crossword puzzle, I am reminded of my Grandmother. She was always working on a crossword puzzle and trusting that one of her grandchildren would know a five-letter word for this or a seven-letter word for that.🙂 5y
Clutterbucks_Queen Haha, yes my grandmother used to ask me for crossword answers too! Along with certain books, there are certain smells that remind me of her too! Some things just wont ever be forgotten! X 5y
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Mariposa_Bookworm
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Oreo and I are enjoying life on this lovely snow day!
❄️☃️❄️☃️ #snowday #teachersofLitsy #catsofLitsy

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TheCanuckReader
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Oh Agatha you are so cantankerous, but you're growing on me. Read this in one sitting and I think I'll continue with the series :) #cozymysteries

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Questa serie di gialli si prospetta una vera chicca! Consiglio a tutti gli amanti della middle class inglese! #mcbeaton #agatharaisin #astoriaedizioni

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Jen2
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Oh Agatha! Still awful, but I adore you!!!

Tanzy13 🌸 8y
Jennifer3 So pretty! 8y
Jen2 Thanks!! From my garden 8y
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Michelle_mck
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Book 2 in the series and enjoyed it as much as the first book, I don't read many cozy mysteries but this is a great entry point for me. Looking forward to reading more. How Agatha ends up with a second cat is so funny

Lizpixie This series is next on my list! 8y
Michelle_mck @Lizpixie I think you will enjoy it 8y
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Michelle_mck
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Sometimes only a cosy mystery will do! Loved the first book when I read it last year, fingers crossed for This one

SaraFair I am reading the first book right now! I really love cozies and found out about these from Litsians. 8y
Michelle_mck @SaraFair me too! I'm enjoying the second book so far. Fun and easy read 8y
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lennearb
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Fun read. Be prepared for parts of the story to feel very dated.

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geekyjojo
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Cosy reading time with Agatha Raisin ☕️😊

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Yasss! Love AR! 8y
geekyjojo Me too @thegirlwiththelibrarybag only got introduced to her last year! 8y
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @geekyjojo, you've probably got lots of adventures with her to look forward to then... 8y
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LauraBrook
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I read this entire book last night in one sitting. Haven't done that in a while! This second Agatha mystery was satisfying not only in the fact that that horrible vet was killed, but that we see things from James Lacey's view as well. Waiting until tomorrow for the next few books is going to be torture!

[DELETED] 2232195534 That Agatha Raisin - she is quite the character! 8y
LauraBrook @kaysreadinglife She really is! I'm so glad she has two cats too! 8y
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Abailliekaras
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#augustphotochallenge #feelgoodbooks this is my feel good book of the day recommended by @SavidgeReads as escape reading, perfect for our trip to the Cotswolds today!

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Abailliekaras
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Off to the Cotswolds with Agatha Raisin. 👌 A shout-out to Ritazza at Paddington Station for producing a very good coffee. ☕️

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azulaco
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I liked the first book in the series, but I found the character of Agatha Raisin too grating to enjoy this book fully. Pretty common reaction, from what I understand. I may continue the series, but not for awhile. I need some time to get over Agatha.

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KendallMorganHall
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If you like Agatha Christie mysteries then I recommend M.C. Beaton's Hamish MacBeth mysteries. The Agatha Raisin mysteries are okay but not quite as good. They are a little silly, but quite entertaining. Perfect for a rainy day. B-

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