M.C. Beaton (1936-2019) was the author of both the Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series, as well as numerous Regency romances. Her books have been translated into seventeen languages and have sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide. She is consistently the most borrowed UK adult author in British libraries, and her Agatha Raisin books have been turned into a TV series on Sky. A long-time friend of M C Beaton, R W Green has written numerous works of fiction and non-fiction. He lives in Surrey with his family and a black Labrador called Flynn.
Lots of mystery in a package that makes you laugh and cry * Kirkus Reviews * Praise for M. C. Beaton: The detective novels of M C Beaton have reached cult status * The Times * No wonder she's been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime * Mail on Sunday * A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed * Daily Mail * Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy -- Ashley Jensen 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's imperfect heroine is an absolute gem * Publishers Weekly * Irresistible, unputdownable, a joy -- Anne Robinson [Agatha] is a glorious cross between Miss Marple, Auntie Mame, and Lucille Ball . . . She's wonderful * St. Petersburg Times * Few things in life are more satisfying than to discover a brand-new Agatha Raisin mystery * Tampa Tribune-Times *