Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden (Agatha Raisin Mysteries, No. 9)

This was an enjoyable book, though not the best in the series. Unlike, most of the other reviewers, I think Agatha ought to get back with James Lacey and dump Sir Charles(or bump him off). The game Agatha and James play of seeing what one can do to hurt the other is getting juvenile and tedious. Overall, the plot itself was good, though I didn't care much for any of Wyckhadden's residents. I also liked the book because M.C. Beaton stayed true to the real Agatha: always out of her element. I look forward to the next book in the series in June.

I have read all of the Agatha Raisin books and I bought this one with the expectation of enjoyment. I found that the humor in this book has been degraded into the school of --how many ways can Agatha be demeaned and hurt. Before I buy another book in this series I will make sure that I look briefly to make sure that is comes back up tp the level of the previos books.

I love all of Beaton's Agatha books. They are quick reads and highly entertaining. However, this one was a bit bleak and dreary. By that I mean the atmosphere, mood, setting was dark and cold, which seemed to match Agatha's mood. So, Beaton did a good job of making that feeling come through in her writing. Agatha seemed a bit more down trodden and insecure than usual in this one, accepting her plight instead of fighting back in her usual feisty manner. I was glad to see Agatha leave that foreboding place and get back to her warm and cozy cottage in the Cotswolds. She's at her best when her true friends are close at hand --- Mrs. Bloxby, the Vicar's wife; Sir Charles, the wishy-washy but dear friend; Detective Wong, the first real friend Agatha ever had, and, of course, her beloved cats Hodge and Boswell. One bright spot in this book was her discovery of a white cat on the beach, who she named Scrabble and took back home with her. All in all, I would recommend this book because it is part of a wonderful series.

thank you

Love Agatha

Grea read--Ive read all of her books.