Books like Agatha Raisin and the love from hell by Marion Chesney
Recently married to James Lacey, witty Agatha Raisin’s idyllic life is shattered when the couple quarrels in a local pub and James disappears amid a single bloodstain. Hunted as the prime suspect, Agatha must prove her innocence while uncovering the mystery behind her husband’s sudden absence. Her investigation is complicated when James’s alleged mistress, Melissa, is found murdered. With the help of longtime friend Sir Charles, Agatha explores Melissa’s complex past—including two ex‑husbands, an aggrieved sister, and uneasy ties to a biker gang—to uncover whether Melissa’s death and James’s disappearance are linked. As secrets unravel, Agatha faces the question: can she find her husband again, or is she destined to be alone?
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Marion Chesney
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