The vicar in Agatha Raisin was murdered.
In the cozy mystery series “Agatha Raisin,” which includes both books by M.C. Beaton and a television adaptation, the vicar’s fate varies depending on the specific story. However, in the eighth book of the series, “Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham,” the vicar is indeed found dead. In this particular story, the vicar, who is not a central character in the series, becomes a murder victim, which sets off a new investigation for the protagonist, Agatha Raisin. The circumstances of his death and the motives behind it are explored as Agatha delves into the secrets of the small Cotswold village where she resides. The vicar’s murder is typically one of many intriguing puzzles that Agatha encounters and solves with her sharp wit and keen observation skills.