Steven Helmer Publications

Synopsis: When Agatha Raisin tries a new hairdresser, Mr. John, she both enjoys how he styled her hair and the way the handsome man flirts with her. However, while out on a date with him, she notices the fearful way one of the village women looks at him and begins to suspect he is a blackmailer. With the help of Sir Charles, she comes up with an elaborate plan to investigate the hairdresser by pretending to be his next mark, but things become more complicated when John is poisoned, and someone tries to burn down his house while Agatha is in it. When John dies, Agatha becomes one of the primary suspects. Review: It's been a while since I've tried an Agatha Raisin book, mostly because I wasn't too thrilled with the series. However, I was looking for something to read while at the library and, since I was familiar with the character, decided to give her another try and, overall, didn't hate the book. I think the thing I liked best about this mystery is how the book doesn...