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Jill Davent, a therapist, relocates to the village of Carsely and begins romancing Agatha Raisin’s ex‑husband while digging into Agatha’s unglamorous beginnings. Jill also counsels Gwen Simple, whom Agatha suspects of aiding her son in cruel murders, despite a lack of evidence.
Agatha’s confrontations with Jill—including hiring a private detective to investigate Jill’s background—lead to a heated showdown in Jill’s office. Two days later Jill is found strangled, casting suspicion squarely on Agatha.
To prove her innocence, Agatha rallies her team of private detectives, employing her familiar sleuthing skills to uncover the true culprit and protect her own reputation.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Marion Chesney
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