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After a home dye job ruins her hair, Agatha Raisin, the prickly yet lovable amateur sleuth, turns to the wonderful new hairdresser in the neighboring town for help. And as Agatha soon learns, Mr. John is as skilled at repairing her coiffure as he is at romancing her heart. But the charming Mr.... read more

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  • Agatha Raisin: Ex-public relations agent turned amateur detective.
  • Sir Charles Fraith: Baronet. Friend of Agatha and sometime lover. However, he is a bit too cavalier in his attitude to romance for Agatha's taste.
  • John Shawpart: Mr John. Murdered hairdresser.
  • Mrs. Darry: Fellow Carsely villager.
  • Roy Silver: Friend. Worked for Agatha's PR agency.
  • Mrs. Bloxby: Vicar's wife. Fellow Carsely villager.
  • Bill Wong: Police Officer and friend of Agatha.
  • Mrs. Friendly: Fellow Carsely villager.
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Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 8 of 23 in Agatha Raisin. (standard series)

Preceded by Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death, and followed by Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. M. C. Beaton (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0312198221
Page Count: 208

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