Hot to Trot

An Agatha Raisin Mystery, Book 31

By: M. C. Beaton

Narrated by: Penelope Keith

Beloved New York Times best seller M. C. Beaton’s cranky, crafty Agatha Raisin - now the star of a hit TV show - is back on the case again.

When private investigator Agatha Raisin learns that her friend and one-time lover Charles Fraith is to be married to a mysterious socialite, Miss Mary Brown-Field, she sees it as her duty to find out what she can about the woman. Coming up empty, Agatha - out of selfless concern for Charles, of course - does the only sensible thing she can think of: she crashes their wedding, which ends in a public altercation. Nursing a hangover the next morning, she gets a phone call from Charles, with even more disturbing news: Mary has been murdered.

Agatha takes on the case, and quickly becomes entrenched in the competitive equestrian world, in which Mary had been enmeshed - as well as the victim’s surprisingly violent past. Agatha finds no shortage of motives among a wide range of characters, from Mary’s old riding competitors, to enemies from her schoolgirl days, to her surly father, who threatens Agatha to mind her own business.

Meanwhile, the police department has its money on another suspect: Agatha. Will she track down the criminal in time, or end up behind bars herself?

©2020 M. C. Beaton (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing

Missing M. C.

Just a few inconsistencies with earlier characterizations. But overall just as entertaining as her earlier books.

Agatha is dynamic!

Agatha, James and Charles have played well and played badly over the years, but their "play" is consistently entertaining. Solid new dynamic between the three and Ms. Keith delivers delightful narration.

Another Great Agatha Story

I’ve read/listened to all of the Agatha books. I’ve seen how she has matured and grown strong. She’s still the same Agatha, but so much wiser. I felt content with the ending of this story.

Juicy gem within the series

Is this book just a delight? I loved the continuity and the newness all at once. It made me hope there were dozens more to com and I quickly purchased the next two books. Keep them coming please.

wonderful story, good read

enjoyed reading very much

a good book

really enjoyed reading (hearing) this Agatha Raisen book