Killing Time (An Agatha Raisin Mystery Book 35)
Killing Time An Agatha Raisin Mystery Book 35 by MC Beaton and RW Green
256 Pages
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books
Release Date: October 8, 2024
Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, British, Antique Clock, Party Planning
Sir Charles Fraith has asked Agatha Raisin for her expertise in planning a social gathering. His new wine business needs a launch party, and he believes Agatha is the person to plan it. He also piques her interest in a historic murder mystery to solve that took place in August 1660.
Agatha is a private detective with a small office above Mr. Tinkler’s antique shop. She asks him if he can educate her on how an auction works since she is planning one for Sir Charles’ gathering. He does better than that by taking her to Randall Auctions. She sees an elaborate clock with dancers on the top and immediately falls in love. She gets in a bidding war with a man and a woman, bidding way above the value of the clock but is successful in the end.
There have been a series of break-ins at the local shops. The most recent is Designs by Aurelia. Unfortunately, Aurelia was still in the shop when the two thugs came in. The next break-in happens at Mr. TInkler’s store and her clock goes missing. Now Agatha must add solving crime to her to-do list.
The book has a fast pace, the characters are developed, and it is written in the third person point of view. I must say I love the books much more than the television series. The characters in the book are more realistic than the shows. If you like British cozy mysteries, you will enjoy this series.
