She tries to find out the truth about the lights, but only learns that the village is a closed, in-bred place. A lonely Agatha invites her friend Sir Charles Fraith to stay in her guestroom. The next morning the police visit Agatha and Charles to question them on what they know about the death of Trumpington-James as they were the last known people to see him alive. Realizing they are prime suspects, the two outsiders begin their own inquiries unaware that the perpetrators have nothing to lose by killing the duo. Agatha Raisin remains a raunchy feminist who knows what she wants and goes out to achieve it.
Readers also gain an insightful look at a small English village, especially the inhabitants.
Though a major subplot goes unsolved, the audience will fully enjoy the shocking ending that is nearly impossible to guess as M.C. Beaton has written another wonderful amateur sleuth tale. Comments and suggestions welcome.