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Name: Busy Body: An Agatha Raisin Mystery Audiobook
Brand: Blackstone Publishing
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Rating: 3.78 (27 reviews)
Author: M. C. Beaton
ISBN: 9781602839281

By: M. C. Beaton

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Read By: Penelope Keith Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: 6.25 hours at 1.0x Speed 4.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Agatha Raisin Mysteries Release Date: October 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781602839281

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Longest Chapter Length:

55:00 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

06:48 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

28:50 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

211

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Publisher Description

Agatha Raisin has never been one for forced holiday cheer, but her friendly little village of Carsely has always prided itself on its traditional Christmas festivities. But this year the bells will not be ringing out, as Mr. John Sunday, an officer with the Cotswold Health and Safety Board, has chosen Christmas as the time to crack down on safety hazards all around the community. But he goes too far when he rules that there cannot be a Christmas tree atop the church tower this year. Mr. Sunday is soon found facedown in the petunias, very much dead. Agatha is instantly on the case, but with so many people having threatened the life of the victim, it's almost impossible to know where to start!

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"Ah to spend the day in the company of Agatha Raisin never fails to entertain. I had not read any of this series for awhile and was definitely delighted with this one. Fun to see all the old characters resurfacing even if only for a little while. I enjoyed my day in Cotswolds and you will too. "
— Kate (4 out of 5 stars)

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“Terrific…Beaton, the pen name for Marion Chesney, does a brilliant job of depicting Agatha’s struggles with aging and keeping her detective agency afloat. Her romantic upheavals (will she ever marry close friend Sir Charles Fraith?) continue to tantalize.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Testy Agatha, continuing her habit of falling for unsuitable men, scores again with a cunning mixture of satire and mystery.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Beaton is a master of the cozy formula—there are plenty of red herrings, a large cast of suspects, and an eagle-eye view of village life.”
— RT Book Reviews

Busy Body Listener Reviews

Overall Performance:

(3.77)

5 Stars: 2

4 Stars: 8

3 Stars: 2

2 Stars: 0

1 Stars: 1

Narration:

(4.00)

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4 Stars: 1

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Story:

(4.00)

5 Stars: 0

4 Stars: 1

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— Denise Carlson, 9/10/2017
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" I have read the entire series and I am love with the 50 something detective who finds herself in the most peculiar situation. As a forty something non-detective who finds herself in the most peculiar situations. I can relate!! "
— Colette, 5/22/2011
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" I like Agatha Raisin mysteries. Agatha is a believable character. Her exploits always amuse me. Looking back this is the 11th Agatha Raisin I have read. "
— Marilyn, 5/18/2011
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" I always enjoy Beaton's mysteries, Agatha is grumpy, not your usual cozy mystery detective. I think that is one of the things I enjoy about this series. Not the best of the series but I still liked it and fans will like it. "
— Deborah, 4/24/2011
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" The series frequently gets an extra star because I am somewhat addicted to the self-focused Agatha Raisin. The books remind me how many times I kept tuning in to the "Murder She Wrote" TV mysteries to see Angela Lansbury play the Jessica Fletcher role. "
— Ed, 3/27/2011
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" Boring. Too cute and fragmented. "
— Judith, 3/23/2011
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" Fun read, as usual from MC Beaton "
— Kathy, 3/20/2011
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" The Agatha Raisin series by M.C.Beaton is one of my favorite adult series. Cranky self-centered Agatha is a hoot. In this book she solves the mystery of two seemingly unrelated deaths, murders, in a neighboring English village with all the usual troubles that only Agatha can encounter. "
— Linda, 3/2/2011
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" The newest Agatha Raisin Mystery. I love this series. This one is not the best but still a fun time in the English countryside! "
— Carol, 2/13/2011
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" I love Agatha she makes me laugh. Some of her off-the-cuff remarks are wonderful, and she always says what many of us think but don't say.The ending with Charles and James was priceless "
— Miriam, 1/22/2011
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" I knew who did it from early on but you just keep reading beacause you want to know what the characters are doing. I feel sometimes like the characters are family and I just have to know about the lives of these peoploe. I love everyone from Agatha to her cats. Always a good light hearted read! "
— Joann, 1/22/2011
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" I love Agatha Raisin! While Busy Body isn't one of the strongest in the series, I enjoy the main character so much that any story which includes her is a winner for me. "
— Cathy, 1/19/2011
Overall Performance:
" Agatha is developing more depth as a character. "
— Linda, 1/8/2011

About M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton (1936–2019), hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.

About Penelope Keith

Penelope Keith is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and award-winning actress who is best known for her roles in To the Manor Born and The Good Life, but she has appeared in many other television programs, including No Job for a Lady and Law and Disorder. Her theater performances include The Norman Conquests, Hay Fever, and Mrs. Warren’s Profession. She has received several BAFTA Awards and in 2014 was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.