• Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden

  • An Agatha Raisin Mystery, Book 9
  • By: M. C. Beaton
  • Narrated by: Penelope Keith
  • Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,165 ratings)

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Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden

By: M. C. Beaton
Narrated by: Penelope Keith
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Suffering from bald patches thanks to a hair conditioner spiked with depilatory cream - supplied by the murderess in her last investigation - Agatha escapes to the coastal resort of Wyckhadden to allow her crowning glory to recover in privacy. A local witch provides her with hair tonic and Agatha’s lost locks begin to grow - but then the witch is found bludgeoned to death. The elderly residents at Agatha’s faded hotel seem innocuous enough, if a little odd. But, as she enquires into the murder she turns up an alarming number of secrets....

©2006 M. C. Beaton (P)2013 AudioGO

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  • 03-25-14

The Best One So Far

Would you listen to Agatha Raisin and the Witches of Wyckhadden again? Why?

Yes. I've been reading this series in order, and have enjoyed each of the previous eight books, but this is the best so far. It combines hilarious physical comedy (not easy to do when working with a two-dimensional page), pathos, mystery, and moments of genuine suspense.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Agatha Raisin and the Witches of Wyckhadden?

When Agatha loses her wig, finds the first body.

Have you listened to any of Penelope Keith’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Penelope Keith is brilliant, she can do both male and female voices beautifully, has impeccable timing, and pronunciation.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Agatha Raisin is a complicated 'real' character. The author has created a woman with tragic faults and doesn't 'fix' them. Though Agatha has grown to be a better person, that growth is slow, realistic, believable. Agatha always makes the same stupid mistakes with men, because she follows the 'fault line' of the personality Beaton has created for her. These books are fun.

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Agatha Raisin novels are my guilty pleasure

I found this story enjoyable enough to listen almost straight through. Agatha is such a character--flawed but fearless. I like her even when she isnt likable.
Penelope Keith's narration makes the characters come alive. I have pictures of them in my mind which didnt match at all wih the filmed series.
My only problem was the recording itself. It had annoying and awkward stops and starts as if it was being recorded from disks and in fact at one point it said "end of disk 1". This was the first time I've noticed this in these audible editions so hopefully it wont occur again.

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Agatha Raisin and the Witches of Wyckhadden

I enjoyed Agatha's adventures in Wyckhadden, but I wish she would make better decisions in her personal life.

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The great series continues!

M.C. Beaton earned my respect with this story. He had his beloved character, Agatha, eat some crow in this book. He taught her that you can't go stomping around other people's lives without inflicting harm AND have harm inflicted on you. I'm glad Beaton took the time to show the secondary consequences of Agatha's behavior as many authors don't take the time to do so. Cheers to you. M. C. Beaton.

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Agatha and the Supernatural

Where does Agatha Raisin and the Witches of Wyckhadden rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

top ten

Who was your favorite character and why?

Besides Agatha! Charles was on hand again when needed....I love it whenever Agatha has a should to cry on. He really is a great support to Agatha....I am glad this has never developed into an actual romantic relationship.

Have you listened to any of Penelope Keith’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She is 'the' Agatha Raisin. No one can compare to her...she is fantastic. She does for Agatha what David Suchet does for Poirot!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Agatha feels at her lowest...charles shows up! Never gets old.

Any additional comments?

Loved the book.

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Too short

The first Agatha raisin books were longer, now they seem to get shorter and shorter, with the solving of the murder coming too quickly just before the end. Still good books, they just go by too fast.

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Diverting

For such an intelligent woman Agatha behaves extreme stupidly. I am beginning to wonder how she became wealthy in business. Overall the story was a good afternoon diversion.

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Suspenseful

This book kept me guessing until the end. I love endings like that. And I adore Agatha Raisin.

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Big fun!

Agatha gets into piles of mischief! Keith is fabulous at narrating Agatha's hair-raising adventures!

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Entertaining and fun

I’ve really enjoyed these stories …. Listening in order. Sort of predictable but fun. This one has an incorrect reference to Pirates of Penzance (should have been HMS Pinafore) but oh well!!

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