Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage by M.C. Beaton
Read by Donada Peters
Donada Peters deftly portrays
the contrast between the gruff exterior and the softer inner monologues of
retired public relations guru, Agatha Raisin, who now presides in a cottage in the
Cotswolds. On the day of her long awaited wedding to her handsome neighbor,
James Lacey, Agatha’s husband, Jimmy Raisin, whom she left and never divorced
drops in to protest. When he’s found dead in a ditch, Agatha and James are
prime suspects. The narrator draws the listener in by expertly relaying the
exasperation of James and the hopefulness of Agatha as they rush to clear their
names. The more they investigate, the higher the body count becomes. The diverse cast
of these quirky villagers requires a range of voices and accents which is beautifully achieved
by Peters’ steady performance.
Random House Audio, 5 hrs.
Unabridged, 2000
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