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The Potted Gardener (Agatha Raisin, #3)

M.C. Beaton
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The Potted Gardener (Agatha Raisin, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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M.C. Beaton

The Potted Gardener (Agatha Raisin, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

169

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cotswolds • 1990s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Potted Gardener by M.C. Beaton features Agatha Raisin, who returns to her Cotswold village to find competition in the gardening stakes turns deadly. Facing challenges socially and horticulturally, Agatha must unearth secrets behind the sabotage that disrupts the local gardening competition. This cozy mystery intertwines Agatha's sharp wit and investigative skills within the picturesque village setting.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

24,333 ratings

67%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Potted Gardener> offers delightful escapism with its charming Cotswold setting and endearing protagonist, Agatha Raisin. Praised for its humor and compelling mystery, the novel is a cozy treat for fans of the genre. However, some criticize it for predictable plot twists and shallow character development. Overall, it remains an entertaining light read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Potted Gardener (Agatha Raisin, #3)?

Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a charming rural setting and a witty, amateur sleuth will love M.C. Beaton's The Potted Gardener. Comparable to Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series, this book appeals to fans of gentle, humorous mysteries involving close-knit communities.

4.1

24,333 ratings

67%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

169

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cotswolds • 1990s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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