When the village curate is found murdered, retired PR guru Agatha Raisin vows to bring his killer to justice.

She's also hopeful that the investigation brings her closer to her handsome next-door neighbour, Colonel Lacey...

Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin.

MC Beaton’s novel, first published in 2003.

Dramatised in six parts by David Semple.

Agatha Raisin ...... Penelope Keith
James Lacey ...... Malcolm Sinclair
Mrs Margaret Bloxby ...... Liza Sadovy
DC Bill Wong ...... Stephen Hogan
Richard Binser ...... Nicky Henson
Mrs Wendle ...... Tina Gray
Miss Partle ...... Ella Smith

Director: Carol Smith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2005. Show less