The perfect paragon: an Agatha Raisin mystery
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Published:
New York : St. Martin's Minotaur, 2005.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First St. Martin's Minotaur edition.
Physical Desc:
pages ; cm.
Street Date:
0508
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781250394071, 1250394074, 9781250026798, 031230448X, 0312984790 (pbk.)

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Agatha Raisin, recent divorcée, hates adultery cases and pompous Robert Smedley, but needs work. Unfortunately Mabel appears the perfect young wife, a pretty church volunteer. Agatha stumbles across dead missing teen Jessica, and investigates free for publicity. When Smedley dies from poison, Mabel hires Agatha, who brings in old friends, new hires, and finds the killers.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Beaton, M. C. (2005). The perfect paragon: an Agatha Raisin mystery. First St. Martin's Minotaur edition. St. Martin's Minotaur.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Beaton, M. C. 2005. The Perfect Paragon: An Agatha Raisin Mystery. St. Martin's Minotaur.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Beaton, M. C, The Perfect Paragon: An Agatha Raisin Mystery. St. Martin's Minotaur, 2005.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Beaton, M. C. The Perfect Paragon: An Agatha Raisin Mystery. First St. Martin's Minotaur edition. St. Martin's Minotaur, 2005.

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