The Vicious Vet

About this book

Beloved author M.C. Beaton has delighted readers and fans alike with her Agatha Raisin mysteries. Now here is the second novel in the series that started it allThe Vicious Vet. A PURR-FECT CRIME IN THE COTSWOLDS Former London PR agent Agatha Raisin still hasnt adjusted to village life where the only prospect for a hot evening out is a meeting of the Ladies Society. And since her overtures toward James Laceythe retired military man next doorhave failed Agatha jumps at the chance to visit the new vet whos single and good-looking. Although Agathas tabby hasnt a thing wrong with him Hodge endures having a thermometer shoved up his bum in the name of romance. Unfortunately his sacrifice is all for naught when the vet is soon found dead next to a high-strung horse. The police call the vets demise a freak accident but Agatha convinces the hard-to-get James Lacey whos also bored in the Cotswolds that playing amateur detective might be fun. Unfortunately just like curiosity killed the cat Agathas inept snooping is soon a motivation for murder...