For readers familiar with the irrepressible, abrasive, deeply funny, often crass Agatha Raisin, this is more to love. For readers who are looking for a genuinely humorous cozy series with heavy doses of whimsy and sarcasm, there's a lot to love here. The mysteries, including this one, are all standalones with a central ensemble cast of Agatha's assistants, ex-husband, lovers, and loyal others, orbiting the gravity well which is Aggie herself.
This installment sees Aggie & co. involved in investigating industrial espionage. The plot is ridiculous (including a prank involving a severed leg in bramble bushes), the situations are funny, there's a miscellany of suspects, and Agatha is her own brash self. The denouement was deliciously silly and satisfying. This would make a wonderful weekend read with wine and chocolate.
Fun fun fun! Four stars. Long live Agatha Raisin!
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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