- "It seems to me that every time you get bored, a murder happens somewhere."
- ―Mrs. Bloxby in Agatha Raisin and the Curious Curate
Sarah Bloxby is one of the main characters in the Agatha Raisin book series, as well as the subsequent radio and television adaptations.
She is one of Agatha's close friends and the vicar's wife. She literally knows everyone in the village, making her a reliable source of information about the local residents' motivations.
She is portrayed by Lucy Liemann.
Biography[]
Season 1[]
After Agatha's previous success solving the murder of Andy Cummings-Browne, Sarah brought her friend Deborah Camden to visit Agatha in the hopes that she would investigate the murder of Jessica Tartinck, a member of Deborah's rambling group. (TV: The Walkers of Dembley)
Sarah was outraged that Carsely's newest incomer, Amanda Ballard, was spending so much time with her husband. However, before a confrontation could occur, Amanda was found to have committed suicide. (TV: Hell's Bells)
Season 2[]
Sarah was unimpressed with the village's new curate, Tristan Delon, who was temporarily taking Jez's place whilst he was away. While the church pews were suddenly packed to the rafters with adoring fans, Sarah was appalled at the way Tristan had turned her husband’s beloved church into a pop concert. Desperate to win her over, the ever charming Tristan invited Sarah to dinner at his lodgings. However, Sarah was shocked to find him murdered the very next morning– and in her own vicarage! Having become the prime suspect in Tristan's murder, Agatha and her friends quickly began to work on proving Sarah's innocence.
However, after an investigating blunder led to another murder, Agatha was ready to turn her back on investigating for good, leaving Sarah to feel even more helpless as she was now in the frame for two murders. (Agatha Raisin & the Curious Curate)
Season 3[]
Sarah invited James to talk to Carsely's historical society about the civil war due to his specialist knowledge of the topic. She later attended Cassandra Laggat-Brown's engagement party to watch Agatha perform a dance duet with George Felliet. (Agatha Raisin & the Deadly Dance)
With the help of Agatha and Charles, Sarah organised a smooth jazz night and an auction at Barfield House as part of Carsely's charity week fundraiser. (Agatha Raisin & the Love from Hell)
Season 4[]
In time for the Christmas season, Sarah became the village's new curate. (Agatha Raisin: Kissing Christmas Goodbye)
Personality[]
Book series[]
Mrs. Bloxby is a kind, generous soul and a good listener. She possesses boundless tolerance, even to those she secretly dislikes or distrusts. (BOOK: The Agatha Raisin Companion)
Physical appearance[]
Television series[]
Book series[]
Mrs. Bloxby is described as small, slim and delicate. She has brown hair threaded with grey strands. Agatha found her long, delicate hands to be particularly noteworthy. (Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death)
Appearances[]
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Season 1 (6/8)
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Season 2 (3/3)
Season 3 (4/4)
Season 4 (1/4) |
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Series 1 (6/6)
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Series 2 (4/6)
Series 3 (4/6)
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Quotes[]
'Guess what?' said Agatha. 'Another murder?' suggested the vicar's wife. (BOOK: Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet) |
No wonder the churches are empty. I find that people who go to clairvoyants and fortune-tellers lack spirituality. (BOOK: Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam) |
It seems to me that every time you get bored, a murder happens somewhere. (BOOK: Agatha Raisin and the Curious Curate) |
I know what a bong is Charles, I wasn't always a vicar's wife! (TV: Agatha Raisin & the Love from Hell) |
Trivia[]
- Sarah holds a Grade 5 qualification for playing the flute. (TV: Hell's Bells)
- A recurring joke in the television series concerns Sarah's youth, during which she partook in activities that would not be expected of a vicar.
- Sarah remarked to Charles that she is familiar with a bong (TV: Agatha Raisin & the Love from Hell)
- Sarah wrote her college thesis on paganism (TV: Agatha Raisin: Kissing Christmas Goodbye)
- Sarah is a seasoned poker player, having learnt the game at university (TV: Agatha Raisin: Love, Lies & Liquor)
- Sarah spent some time living in Shanghai (TV: Agatha Raisin: Love, Lies & Liquor)
