M.C. Beaton: Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley (UK 2015)

From the Publisher:
Crespassers will get their heads staved in...
After six gruelling months spent in London, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswolds village of Carsely -- and to her attractive neighbour, James Lacey. True, James is less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon consoled by a sensational murder.

The victim, found in a field, is hiker Jessica Tartinck, who spent her life enraging wealthy landowners by insisting on her walking club's right to hike over their properties. And now she has been found in a cornfield, battered over the head. Agatha lures the reluctant James into helping with her investigation -- and there are so many leads to follow, for Jessica's fellow walkers seem able, even willing, to commit her murder!

Praise for M.C. Beaton:
'Agatha Raisin -- sharp, witty, hugely intelligent, unfailingly entertaining, delightfully intolerant and oh so magnificently non-PC. M.C. Beaton has created a national treasure" -- Anne Robinson

'Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, a pack-a-day habit and major man lust. In fact, I think she could be living my dream life' -- Entertainment Weekly

M.C. Beaton: Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley. Queen of the Village Mystery. Constable, ISBN: 9781472120953 (May, 2015), 218 p., £7.99.

M.C. Beaton: Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley (UK 2010)

From the Publisher:
An unexpected hike to the Other Side...
After time away, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village of Carsely -- and to her handsome neighbour, James Lacey. True, James seems less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon distracted by a sensational murder. The victim, found in a field, is young hiker Jessica Tartinck, who spent her life enraging landowners by insisting on her right to roam.

Hope springs eternal in Agatha's breast as she lures the reluctant James into her investigation. There are so many leads to follow, for Jessica's fellow walkers -- not to mention the landowners -- all seem able to commit murder.

'Beaton's imperfect heroine is an absolute gem.' -- Publishers Weekly
'The detective novels of M.C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.' -- Anne Robinson, The Times

M.C. Beaton: Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley. Robinson, ISBN: 978149011372 (March, 2010), 213 p., £6.99.

M.C. Beaton: The Walkers of Dembley (USA 2009)

From the Publisher:
After six months in London, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village -- and her dashing neighbor, James Lacey. Well, sort of. James might not be so interested in Agatha. But soon enough, Agatha becomes consumed by her other passion: crime-solving. A woman has been found dead in a lonely field nearby. Her name is Jessica Tartinck, a hiker who infuriated wealthy landowners by insisting on her hiking club's right to trek across their properties.

Now it's up to Agatha, with James's help, to launch an investigation. Together, they will follow no shortage of leads; many of Jessica's fellow Dembley walkers seem all too willing and able to commit murder. But the trail of a killer is as easy to lose as your heart -- and your life. So Agatha and James had better watch their every step...

"Beaton has a winner in the irrepressible, romance-hungry Agatha." -- Chicago Sun-Times

M.C. Beaton: The Walkers of Dembley. An Agatha Raisin Mystery. Minotaur Books, ISBN: 0312539134 (August, 2009), 183 p., $6.99.

M.C. Beaton: Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley (UK 2005)

From the Publisher:
'Compare this to lemon meringue pie: light... with a delicious hint of tartness at its heart.' -- Washington Times
After six gruelling months back in London, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village of Carsely -- and to the charms of her neighbour, James Lacey. True, James is less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon distracted by a sensational murder.

The victim, found in a lonely field, is hiker Jessica Tartinck, who spent her life enraging wealthy landowners by insisting on her walking club's right to hike over their properties. Now she has been found in a cornfield, battered over the head. Agatha lures the reluctant James into helping with her informal investigation, and there are many leads to follow, for Jessica's fellow walkers all seem more than able, even eager, to commit murder. And of course there are the enraged landowners...

'Beaton's dry sense of humour and her unflattering but affectionate portrait of gruff, often adolescent-acting Agatha makes this... .. a bloom worth picking.' -- Publishers Weekly

M.C. Beaton: Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley. Robinson, ISBN: 1841197769 (April, 2005), 207 p., £5.99.

M.C. Beaton: Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley (USA 1996)

From the Publisher:
"TRENCHANT AND DROLL." -- St. Petersburg Times
After six months in London, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village -- and to her attractive neighbor, James Lacey. True, James is less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon consoled by a sensational homicide.

The victim, found in a lonely field, is hiker Jessica Tartinck, who enraged wealthy landowners by insisting on her club's right to hike over their properties. Agatha lures James into helping with the investigation, and there are many leads to follow, for Jessica's fellow walkers seem able, even willing, to commit murder. But the trail of a slippery killer may also be the royal road to love -- and death.

"Beaton has a winner in the irrepressible, romance-hungry Agatha." -- Chicago Sun-Times
"Engaging." -- Booklist

M.C. Beaton: Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley. Ivy Books, ISBN: 0804113580 (December, 1996), 207 p., $5.50.