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Agatha Raisin

by M C Beaton

38 books Started 1992 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Agatha Raisin is a Cozy Mystery / Historical Fiction series by M C Beaton, made up of 38 books published between 1992 and 2024. It begins with The Quiche of Death (1992), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Killing Time ( With: R.W. Green) (2024), spanning 32 years of storytelling.

38books
32years active
4decades
~0.9yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 The Quiche of Death 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Vicious Vet 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Potted Gardener 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 The Walkers of Dembley 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Murderous Marriage 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Terrible Tourist 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Wellspring of Death 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Wizard of Evesham 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Witch of Wyckhadden 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
10 The Fairies of Fryfam 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Love from Hell 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Day the Floods Came 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Case of the Curious Curate 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 The Haunted House 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 The Deadly Dance 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Perfect Paragon 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Love, Lies and Liquor 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Kissing Christmas Goodbye 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 A Spoonful of Poison 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 There Goes the Bride 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
21 Busy Body 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 As The Pig Turns 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Hiss and Hers 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Christmas Crumble (Short Story) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Something Borrowed, Someone Dead 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Hell's Bells (Short Story) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 The Blood of an Englishman 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Agatha's First Case (Short Story) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Dishing the Dirt 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Pushing up Daisies 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 The Witches' Tree 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 The Dead Ringer 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Beating about the Bush 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
34 Hot to Trot ( With: R.W. Green) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Down the Hatch ( With: R.W. Green) 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Devil’s Delight ( With: R.W. Green) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 Dead on Target ( With: R.W. Green) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 Killing Time ( With: R.W. Green)Latest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Agatha Raisin series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Agatha Raisin series?

Start with The Quiche of Death (1992), the first book in the Agatha Raisin series by M C Beaton. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Agatha Raisin series?

There are 38 books in the Agatha Raisin series by M C Beaton, published between 1992 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Agatha Raisin series?

The first book in the Agatha Raisin series is The Quiche of Death, published in 1992 by M C Beaton.

What is the latest book in the Agatha Raisin series?

The most recent book in the Agatha Raisin series is Killing Time ( With: R.W. Green) (2024) by M C Beaton.

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About M C Beaton

M.C. Beaton (1936-2022) was the pseudonym of Marion Chesney, a prolific British author best known for her cozy mystery and historical fiction series. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she began writing in her 50s as a way to fund her travels. Beaton's most famous series is the Hamish Macbeth mysteries, featuring a Scottish police constable in a remote village. These books became international bestsellers and were adapted into a popular BBC television series. She also wrote the Agatha Raisin and Scottish Women's Murder Club mysteries, as well as the historical fiction series set in Edwardian England. Beaton received several awards for her work, including the Romantic Novelists' Association Gold Medal and the Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger. Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide, establishing her as one of the most popular and successful British authors of her time.

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