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As the Pig Turns: An Agatha Raisin Mystery

In this Agatha Raisin mystery, readers follow the adventures of the eponymous protagonist as she delves into a case involving a pig. more

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M.C. Beaton
M.C. Beaton

M.C. Beaton, born in 1936, is a British writer known for her detective novels, particularly the Agatha Christie-style series featuring Hattie Graham and Cordelia Gray. Her works are appreciated for their humor and wit. more

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