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When Agatha Raisin steps back into her beloved village of Carsely after six gruelling months in London, she discovers a sensational murder. The victim, hiker Jessica Tartinck, was found battered in a cornfield—a harsh end to a life spent challenging wealthy landowners over walking rights. Agatha enlists the help of the initially reluctant James Lacey to investigate, and suspicions quickly turn to the other walkers, who may be more than just eager to hike. Tensions rise as enraged landowners weigh in, complicating the hunt for the killer. The case tests Agatha’s investigative instincts and the fragile community bonds of the Cotswold hills.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Marion Chesney
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