{"product_id":"the-vicious-vet-an-agatha-raisin-mystery-9781250093974","title":"The Vicious Vet: An Agatha Raisin Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Vicious Vet \u003c\/i\u003econtinues the tradition in M. C. Beaton's beloved Agatha Raisin cozy mystery series--now a hit show on Acorn TV and public television.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA PURR-FECT CRIME IN THE COTSWOLDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormer London PR agent, Agatha Raisin still hasn't adjusted to village life where the only prospect for a hot evening out is a meeting of the Ladies Society. And since her overtures toward James Lacey--the retired military man next door--have failed, Agatha jumps at the chance to visit the new vet, who's single and good-looking. Although Agatha's tabby hasn't a thing wrong with him, Hodge endures having a thermometer shoved up his bum in the name of romance. Unfortunately his sacrifice is all for naught when the vet is soon found dead next to a high-strung horse. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe police call the vet's demise a freak accident, but Agatha convinces the hard-to-get James Lacey, who's also bored in the Cotswolds, that playing amateur detective might be fun. Unfortunately, just like curiosity killed the cat, Agatha's inept snooping is soon a motivation for murder...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eM. C. Beaton\u003c\/b\u003e (1936-2019), the \"Queen of Crime\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e), was the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Agatha Raisin novels -- the basis for the hit show on Acorn TV and public television -- as well as the Hamish Macbeth series and the Edwardian Murder Mysteries featuring Lady Rose Summer. Born in Scotland, she started her career writing historical romances under several pseudonyms and her maiden name, Marion Chesney. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 2006, M.C. was the British guest of honor at Bouchercon.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50631288914194,"sku":"9781250093974","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e9cdb509-e533-45f4-8941-e2877de62f75.jpg?v=1732767751","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-vicious-vet-an-agatha-raisin-mystery-9781250093974","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}