Death of a Gossip
By M. C. Beaton
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The Hamish Macbeth Mysteries: Book 1
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When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joined the fishing class, she wasted no time in ruffling the feathers—or was it the fins?—of those around her. Among the victims of her sharp tongue and unladylike manner was Lochdubh Constable Hamish Macbeth. Yet not even Hamish thought someone would permanently silence Lady Jane’s shrills—until her strangled body is fished out of the river. Now with the help of the lovely Priscilla Halburton-Smythe, Hamish must angle through the choppy waters of the tattler’s life to find the murderer. But with a school of suspects who aren’t ready to talk and dead women telling no tales, Hamish may be in over his head, for he knows that secrets are dangerous, knowledge is power, and killers usually do strike again. Includes the bonus story “Knock, Knock You’re Dead”
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Summary
Summary
When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joined the fishing class, she wasted no time in ruffling the feathers—or was it the fins?—of those around her. Among the victims of her sharp tongue and unladylike manner was Lochdubh Constable Hamish Macbeth. Yet not even Hamish thought someone would permanently silence Lady Jane’s shrills—until her strangled body is fished out of the river.
Now with the help of the lovely Priscilla Halburton-Smythe, Hamish must angle through the choppy waters of the tattler’s life to find the murderer. But with a school of suspects who aren’t ready to talk and dead women telling no tales, Hamish may be in over his head, for he knows that secrets are dangerous, knowledge is power, and killers usually do strike again.
Includes the bonus story “Knock, Knock You’re Dead”
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Reviews
Reviews
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Not a cozy mystery
- I chose this book based on having read another by the author. I am disappointed that this book was not in the usual vein of a cozy mystery- swear words, a sex scene, and not a likeable character to be found. I quit reading halfway thru and just skipped to the end to find out who was the murderer- although I really didn't care. The narration, while good with multiple accents, was unfortunately very flat. I will be hesitant to select another of this author's works in the future.
Author
Author Bio: M. C. Beaton
M. C. Beaton (1936–2019), hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Fiction/Mystery & Detective |
| Runtime: | 4.75 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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