Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death

Marc Notes: The Agatha Raisin mysteries, book 7--Container.; Previously released by AudioGO Ltd.; Compact discs.; Unabridged.; Playing time: 05:30:00.; Tracks every 3 minutes for easy bookmarking--Container.; Read by Penelope Keith.; Agatha Raisin's neighboring village of Ancombe is usually the epitome of quiet rural charm, but the arrival of a new mineral water company--which intends to tap into the village spring--sends tempers flaring and divides the parish council into two stubborn camps. When Agatha, who happens to be the PR person for the water company, finds the council chairman murdered at the spring, tongues start wagging. Could one of the council members have silenced the chairman before he could cast the deciding vote? It is up to Agatha, still nursing a bruised heart from her broken engagement, to investigate the councilors, solve the crime--and promote the water company in the face of all this scandal.--Container. Brief Description: "Tracks every 3 minutes for easy bookmarking"--Container. Brief Description: "Agatha Raisin's neighboring village of Ancombe is usually the epitome of quiet rural charm, but the arrival of a new mineral water company--which intends to tap into the village spring--sends tempers flaring and divides the parish council into two stubborn camps. When Agatha, who happens to be the PR person for the water company, finds the council chairman murdered at the spring, tongues start wagging. Could one of the council members have silenced the chairman before he could cast the deciding vote? It is up to Agatha, still nursing a bruised heart from her broken engagement, to investigate the councilors, solve the crime--and promote the water company in the face of all this scandal."--Container. Publisher Marketing: Agatha Raisin s neighboring village of Ancombe is usually the epitome of quiet rural charm, but the arrival of a new mineral water company which intends to tap into the village spring sends tempers flaring and divides the parish council into two stubborn camps. When Agatha, who happens to be the PR person for the water company, finds the council chairman murdered at the spring, tongues start wagging. Could one of the council members have silenced the chairman before he could cast the deciding vote? It is up to Agatha, still nursing a bruised heart from her broken engagement, to investigate the councilors, solve the crime and promote the water company in the face of all this scandal. " Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/25/1998 pg. 67 (EAN 9780312185237, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 06/01/1998 pg. 780 (EAN 9780312185237, Hardcover) Booklist 06/15/1998 pg. 1730 (EAN 9780312185237, Hardcover) New York Times 07/19/1998 pg. 20 (EAN 9780312185237, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 05/26/1998 (EAN 9780312185237, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Beaton, M C M. C. Beaton, who was the British guest of honor at Bouchercon 2006, has been hailed as the "Queen of Crime" ("The Globe and Mail"). In addition to her "New York Times "and "USA Today "bestselling Agatha Raisin novels, Beaton is the author of the Hamish Macbeth series and four Edwardian mysteries. Born in Scotland, she currently divides her time between the English Cotswolds and Paris. "The Blood of an Englishman" is her 25th Agatha Raisin Mystery. Contributor Bio:  Keith, Penelope Penelope Keith is best known for her roles in "To the Manor Born" and "The Good Life", but she has appeared in many other television programs, including "No Job for a Lady" and "Law and Disorder". Her theater performances include "The Norman Conquests", "Hay Fever", and "Mrs. Warren s Profession". She has received several BAFTA Awards, and in 1988 she was awarded an OBE.