The Murderous Marriage

The highly anticipated wedding of Agatha Raisin to the dashing James Lacey is abruptly derailed when Agatha's long-lost first husband, Jimmy, makes a shocking reappearance during the ceremony. Believed dead for years, Jimmy's sudden return and his unkempt demeanor provoke Agatha into a public strangling attempt, causing James to promptly call off the engagement. The very next day, Jimmy is found murdered, casting immediate suspicion on both Agatha and James. Forced to reluctantly collaborate, the former fiancés must navigate a web of village secrets and potential motives to clear their names. As they delve into Jimmy's past and the bizarre circumstances of his death, Agatha's unconventional sleuthing skills and James's more traditional approach lead them down unexpected paths, rekindling old tensions and uncovering a darker side to the seemingly idyllic Cotswolds.