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Penelope Keith is my absolutely favourite narrator. She brings books and characters alive. so talented.

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Brilliant

I love all the Agatha Raisin books by M.C.Beaton great story telling by Penelope Keith!

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Magical Norfolk. Story ok. Perfect narration.

"Fairies of Fryfam" is a light, relaxing murder mystery. Just like in the previous Agatha Raisin books, with the exception of "The Witch of Wyckhadden," the story is somewhat forgettable. But I keep listening because Penelope Keith's reading is nothing short of flawless. Also, I thoroughly enjoy M.C. Beaton's excellent description of the setting and its atmosphere. In this book, it's Norfolk. And I absolutely love Norfolk, however dark, cold, and windy it gets in the autumn and winter.
Overall, a quick, fun listen worth one's time for the jagged and merciless beauty of Norfolk and Penelope Keith's perfect reading.

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So much fun

Perhaps 'fun' is not the expected description of a murder story but there's something quite special about the Agatha Raisin books.

Penelope Keith is on form as Agatha and as ever, reads the book superbly, giving life to every character without it feeling like a pantomime.

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Strange book !

Never read anything like it. Very odd story with quite a few improbabilities and contradictions..but couldn't stop.listening to it. Penelope Keith's narration great and kept my interest.

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Usual amusing writing from Beaton

What made the experience of listening to Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam the most enjoyable?

I like these books. There are many to choose from and I can download each one as I want them. It is light reading/listening. M C Beaton is not a sensationalist writer. The Agatha Raisin series are 'nice' detective stories with nothing really nasty lurking to frighten the reader. The books are comfortable and very amusing. If you like gritty thrillers then these books are not for you. I like serious and gritty murder mystery books too but Agatha Raisin I like to read in between to lighten up my listening experience.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam?

I found this book very likeable. They all are but this one particularly so. Agatha is out of her comfort zone and in a unfamiliar village in this book. She sees lights at the end of the garden and small items go missing from the houses where these 'fairy' lights are seen. Not believing in fairies in the least, Agatha sets off to investigate. The story was particularly convoluted for an Agatha book and I didn't guess who it was that was bumping people off. it was very amusing in parts as all Raisin books are. This one features Sir Charles Fraith, one of Agatha's friends, fellow sleuth and occasional lover, more than usual. It was a very entertaining book.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I particularly liked the part in the book where Agatha encourages the wives of the men who go to the local pub every night to ogle the local landlady who has, shall we say, appealing assets for men. Agatha rallies the wives and takes them into the pub and sets about to show the men, to their outrage, that the ladies can have a jolly good night out too. I enjoyed the story a lot.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

In this book there was not a part that moved me as such. Agatha books are more amusing than moving I think, but some of the other Raisin books can have moving scenes in them.

Any additional comments?

M C Beaton Agatha Raisin books are a really good read and lighter than other murder mystery novels. I like them but theirs might not. I like many genres in books and have an eclectic taste in books. My only criticism is they are not long enough. I like a book to be at least 10 hours long but these books are normally around 6 hours. A good length if you don't want to get caught up in a book for hours on end.

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good read

once again I have enjoyed this book and looking forward to the next one

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Another triumph

Such an entertaining story!
Just can’t get enough of Agatha’s antics
At last she is married

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Refreshing location and people

Very enjoyable, the change of location combined with the fresh faces and some old familiars made it really stimulating.

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Well written and very well read

What did you like most about Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam?

Again good easy listening, the stories are a nice length. These books are not here to challenge you, they are for enjoyment and entertainment.

What did you like best about this story?

Quick, good characters, over-ridding story arch between Agatha and James....

What about Penelope Keith’s performance did you like?

Professional, and good narration.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, I'm not good at that!

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