Beth F. (meandchase) reviewed on 2/6/2008 + 5 more book reviews

After hearing about this author and this character, I decided to try the series out. I was, however, slightly disappointed.

The main character is interesting-older woman, smoker, enjoys her drink, cusses and sometimes cheats so she doesn't look bad (in this case, it has to do with her garden). The story begins with her returning from a "vacation." Though she had solved a murder, she left after flipping off her handsome neighbor after a night of drinking in the local pub. This puts a dent in their relationship, and feeling lost, she leaves, hoping time will make hearts grow fonder.

When she returns, her handsome neighbor is involved with the new woman-a beauty with a great figure and a penchant for wearing green. She's perfect except for her nasty, biting comments. Still, Agatha befriends her, tries her hand at gardening and then finds something even better-another murder to solve.

The murder doesn't occur until halfway through the book. I think this title in the series might be a bit flat. I'm interested in Agatha Raisin, so will be checking out some others, but I would give it an okay rating (middle of the road).

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