This book is the one which follows Agatha and the Murderous Marriage, in which her fiance James Lacey decides he can’t go through with marriage to Agatha. So in Terrible Tourist Agatha has followed James to North Cyprus which was supposed to be their honeymoon destination. Her friend Mrs. Bloxby has advised her not to go as she says – no man likes to feel that he is being chased, but Agatha is determined to keep James in sight and win him back to her.
There’s a strange mixture of personalities amongst the other tourists, from Essex common but rich to ‘county’ snobs and to Agatha’s amazement they have all become friends, despite some nasty remarks passing between them originally.
When one of the group becomes the first murder victim, they are all under suspicion, including Agatha.
Another relaxing hoot of a book, perfect for hot days out in the garden. Marshmallow reading. Just remind me never to go to Cyprus, apparently it smells of jasmine, a scent which I have never been able to bear, give me freesia or honeysuckle anyday!
Another series I like. I’ve been trying to read them in order, but I only get them from the trade and swap store. I haven’t read this one, but I have another on my TBR stack.
I’m on the third book of the series The Detective Ladies of Baker Street by Peter Tong. Also fast, light reads, about 100 pages each. They seem to only be available as e-books at $0.99 USD and a similar low price in the UK. I like Agatha better, though.
Joan,
I’ve just been getting them from the library, although I think I bought the first one Quiche of Death. I have yet to read one in which Agatha was actually married to James, they’ve all been pre marriage or post divorce! I don’t know how M.C. Beaton finds the time to write so many different series. I think I’ll give the Peter Tong books a miss for the moment – too many books to read!
Agatha is a hoot! My library has all of them. I got the three ladies of Baker Street at your prompting Joan. Haven’t started them yet though.
Peggy Ann,
Go on, give yourself a treat, just read and laze the whole weekend!
I have just picked up the book where Agatha is married to James – Love from Hell. Going to enjoy my weekend with it. My brain cannot cope with anything too taxing at the moment.
I am trying to read them in order – this is book 11 – and 24 is due out soon. I have read a couple of Christmas ones out of order for book club and a review. I think I have plenty to keep me going for a while at least!
Jo,
Thanks for the info, I’ll be looking for Love from Hell. I feel exactly the same as you at the moment, there’s too much stress around to cope with anything too heavy. I wish I could read them in order but they seem to be so popular at my library, I just grab whichever ones are on the shelves!