Agatha Raisin Books in Order [2025]

Here is a guide to reading the Agatha Raisin books in order, including book summaries and key details.

Number	Book Title	Publication Year
1	The Quiche of Death	1992
2	The Vicious Vet	1993
3	The Potted Gardener	1994
4	The Walkers of Dembley	1995
5	The Murderous Marriage	1996
6	The Terrible Tourist	1997
7	The Wellspring of Death	1998
8	The Wizard of Evesham	1999
9	The Witch of Wyckhadden	1999
10	The Fairies of Fryfam	2000
11	The Love from Hell	2001
12	The Day the Floods Came	2002
13	The Case of the Curious Curate	2003
14	The Haunted House	2003
15	The Deadly Dance	2004
16	The Perfect Paragon	2005
17	Love, Lies and Liquor	2006
18	Kissing Christmas Goodbye	2007
19	A Spoonful of Poison	2008
20	There Goes the Bride	2009
21	Busy Body	2010
22	As the Pig Turns	2011
23	Hiss and Hers	2012
24	Christmas Crumble	2012
25	Something Borrowed, Someone Dead	2013
26	Hell’s Bells	2013
27	The Blood of an Englishman	2014
28	Agatha’s First Case (prequel)	2015
29	Dishing the Dirt	2015
30	Pushing Up Daisies	2016
31	The Witches’ Tree	2017
32	The Dead Ringer	2018
33	Beating About the Bush	2019
34	Hot to Trot	2020
35	Down the Hatch	2021
36	Devil’s Delight	2022
37	Dead on Target	2023
38	Killing Time	2024
39	Sugar and Spite	2025 (OCT 14)

1. The Quiche of Death (1992) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha Raisin leaves her London PR job for a quiet life in the Cotswolds. Wanting to be popular, she enters a village baking contest. Her store-bought quiche poisons the judge. Agatha faces suspicion and must clear her name. This starts her journey as an amateur detective.

2. The Vicious Vet (1993) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha is trying to find her place in the village when the new vet, Paul Bladen, is killed during a stable visit. She wonders if it was an accident or murder. With her neighbor James Lacey, she investigates village secrets, uncovering love, jealousy, and danger.

3. The Potted Gardener (1994) – Agatha Raisin

Rivalry and gardening mix as Agatha tries to win James Lacey’s attention back from Mary Fortune, a perfect new neighbor and gardener. Then village gardens are destroyed and a shocking murder happens. Agatha looks for clues in soil, secrets, and relationships.

4. The Walkers of Dembley (1995) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha and James go undercover in a hiking club after a member is found dead on Sir Charles Fraith’s land. Hidden motives, country feuds, and danger surround the ramblers. Agatha faces threats while working to find the truth.

5. The Murderous Marriage (1996) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha’s plans to marry James Lacey are ruined when her first husband, thought dead, appears at the wedding. He’s soon found strangled, and Agatha becomes a suspect. She fights to prove her innocence and save her relationship with James.

6. The Terrible Tourist (1997) – Agatha Raisin

After her failed wedding, Agatha follows James to Cyprus, hoping to save their relationship. Instead, they witness the murder of a tourist. Agatha hunts the killer, putting her own life at risk as she explores the secrets of travelers and locals.

7. The Wellspring of Death (1998) – Agatha Raisin

A dispute erupts when a mineral water company wants to tap into a Cotswold Spring. The parish council’s chairman is murdered. Agatha, hired as the PR agency, investigates the villagers’ secrets and personal rivalries to find the killer.

8. The Wizard of Evesham (1999) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha’s botched hair color sends her to a charming hairdresser, Mr. John. But his name is linked to blackmail and scandal. When there’s a murder at the salon, Agatha digs for clues risking her safety for both answers and better hair.

9. The Witch of Wyckhadden (1999) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha leaves Carsely to escape gossip about her hair disaster. She hopes for a retreat but instead lands in an old hotel full of odd characters. She buys a tonic from a local witch who is soon found dead. Agatha and friends dig into the strange events.

10. The Fairies of Fryfam (2000) – Agatha Raisin

A fortune-teller tells Agatha her fate is in Norfolk, so she moves to Fryfam. Small items go missing, fairy lights dance at night, and then a resident is murdered. Superstitions and real suspects collide as Agatha investigates village mysteries.

11. The Love from Hell (2001) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha and James are finally married, but it turns tense. Accusations fly. After a loud public fight, James disappears and there’s blood. Agatha becomes the main suspect and has to solve the crime to save herself and their love.

12. The Day the Floods Came (2002) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha returns from a failed vacation to find her village caught in a heavy storm. She is drawn into a new case when a young bride is found drowned in her wedding dress. Agatha teams up with local friends to follow clues, learning about secrets hidden among villagers. She bravely faces rumors and danger to reveal the truth behind the tragedy.

13. The Case of the Curious Curate (2003) – Agatha Raisin

A popular new curate joins the church, drawing attention from many women in the village. When he is murdered, Agatha feels compelled to investigate. Working alongside her old friends, she questions suspects and uncovers tangled relationships, gradually closing in on the killer.

14. The Haunted House (2003) – Agatha Raisin

Strange noises and ghostly sightings scare a family who just moved into a rundown house. Agatha is called in to solve the haunting and soon finds herself exposed to real danger. She must use logic and teamwork to solve both spooky mysteries and real-life crimes.

15. The Deadly Dance (2004) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha opens her own detective agency and quickly gets her first real case: protecting a spoiled child whose life is in danger. As threats become more serious, Agatha must balance solving the mystery and managing her quirky staff, fighting through twists, turns, and close calls.

16. The Perfect Paragon (2005) – Agatha Raisin

Hired by a rich local woman, Agatha is asked to investigate her untrustworthy husband. The case quickly grows complicated when a murder is uncovered, leading Agatha through a web of lies and secrets, all with her classic teamwork and wit.

17. Love, Lies and Liquor (2006) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha returns to the seaside with hopes of romance and relaxation but is soon drawn into a new murder. She chases clues from the beach town to the heart of village life, confronting suspects with bravado and her signature humor.

18. Kissing Christmas Goodbye (2007) – Agatha Raisin

In the holiday season, Agatha plans a quiet Christmas but finds herself drawn into a village murder. As families gather, secrets unfold, and Agatha uses her determination to uncover the culprit amid festive chaos. Her mix of humor and keen observation shines in this wintry tale.

19. A Spoonful of Poison (2008) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha attends a charity event that turns deadly when a guest is poisoned. She juggles social obligations and detective work, exposing lies beneath the surface of village life. The story explores Agatha’s continued growth as a sleuth and her complex relationships.

20. There Goes the Bride (2009) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha’s wedding plans are again complicated by murder. During the preparations, suspicious events occur, and a dead body is discovered. Agatha must navigate wedding drama and danger, proving her resilience and detective skills.

21. Busy Body (2010) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha investigates when an apparently accidental death at a village festival seems more sinister. Her sharp eye finds hidden motives among neighbors, revealing village tensions. The book showcases Agatha’s persistence in uncovering truth.

22. As the Pig Turns (2011) – Agatha Raisin

At a local agricultural show, a prize-winning pigger is found dead. Agatha delves into the world of farming rivalries, exposing jealousy and greed. The story illustrates the variety of settings and suspects Agatha navigates.

23. Hiss and Hers (2012) – Agatha Raisin

A local cat show turns deadly when the owner of winning cats is found poisoned. Agatha investigates cat fanciers and village secrets, showing her evolving reputation as a detective in the community.

24. Christmas Crumble (2012) – Agatha Raisin

A festive short story where Agatha Raisin is caught up in holiday chaos when a murder interrupts Christmas celebrations. The story blends cozy Christmas atmosphere with Agatha’s trademark wit and mystery-solving skills.

25. Something Borrowed, Someone Dead (2013) – Agatha Raisin

During the village’s wedding season, Agatha investigates after a bride disappears and a body is found. She faces complicated relationships, jealousies, and village politics. Her cleverness and persistence help solve the tangled web of lies.

26. Hell’s Bells (2013) – Agatha Raisin

A short story with Agatha tackling a case involving a mysterious death linked to sinister bells ringing in the village. Tension rises as the usual suspects multiply and Agatha follows tricky clues.

27. The Blood of an Englishman (2014) – Agatha Raisin

A strange case arises when a monarchy-related event brings outsiders and secrets to the village. Agatha must balance social politics and hidden dangers, leading to a puzzle wrapped in tradition and mystery.

28. Agatha’s First Case (Prequel) (2015)

This novel goes back to Agatha’s very first detective job, before the events of the main series. It reveals her early struggles and sharp instincts as she takes on a challenging case that sets her on the path to becoming a sleuth.

29. Dishing the Dirt (2015) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha faces new threats and village drama when a local celebrity’s scandal involves murder. As dirt on powerful people surfaces, Agatha must piece everything before more damage is done.

30. Pushing Up Daisies (2016) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha is called to investigate after a body appears in an elderly care home. The case reveals hidden motives among staff and residents. This book highlights Agatha’s detective work in sensitive, personal surroundings.

31. The Witches’ Tree (2017) – Agatha Raisin

Supernatural rumors swirl in the village when children claim a tree is haunted. Then a murder shakes the community. Agatha sorts fact from fiction to find the murderer amid villagers’ fears.

32. The Dead Ringer (2018) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha uncovers a case of mistaken identity involving a ring and a recent murder. The mystery deepens with unexpected guests and old rumors, testing her detective skills to the edge.

33. Beating About the Bush (2019) – Agatha Raisin

When a local politician is shot, Agatha investigates the world of politics and power struggles in her small village. She faces threats and uncovering deep secrets while seeking justice.

34. Hot To Trot (2020) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha investigates when a prized racehorse is found dead on a farm. The story explores village rivalries, horse racing politics, and dark secrets behind the stables. Agatha’s persistence brings unexpected twists and turns.

35. Down The Hatch (2021) – Agatha Raisin

The village pub is a hub of gossip and tension when the landlord suddenly dies. Agatha digs into a mix of old grudges and new troubles, exposing danger beneath the friendly smiles.

36. Devil’s Delight (2022) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha faces a mysterious death during a local fancy dress event. She must separate fact from fiction as the community’s dark past threatens to repeat itself. Sharp wit and courage guide her investigation.

37. Dead On Target (2023) – Agatha Raisin

A shooting disrupts the village peace, and Agatha finds herself catching bullets and solving mysteries. The case involves hidden enemies, unexpected motives, and tests her detective skills to the limit.

38. Killing Time (2024) – Agatha Raisin

Agatha is caught up in a historical mystery when an ancient timepiece reappears with deadly consequences. The investigation weaves past and present through danger and secrets.

39. Sugar and Spite (2025) – Agatha Raisin

In Agatha’s latest case, a series of deaths shakes the birdwatching community in the Cotswolds. Agatha faces simmering secrets, complicated relationships, and murder among the twitchers while dealing with turmoil in her own love life.

About the Author: M.C. Beaton

M.C. Beaton was the pen name for Marion Chesney, a Scottish writer who created over 170 novels including the Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series. She started as a reporter before writing novels that sold more than 21 million copies in 17 languages. Her books are known for light mysteries with quirky heroes and British charm. She inspired many with her quick plotting, humor, and unforgettable lead characters.

Wrapping Up

Reading the Agatha Raisin books in order helps you understand the whole story from the very start to the newest book. It makes it easier to follow Agatha’s adventures and see how she changes and grows. I hope this reading order will help you to read Agatha Raisin books in order. Thanks for reading.