Book description
The very first Hamish Macbeth crime mystery, from internationally bestselling author M.C.Beaton
When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joins the local fishing class she wastes no time in ruffling the feathers - or should that be fins? - of those around her.
Among the victims of her…
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1 author picked Death of a Gossip as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The debut of the wonderful Hamish Macbeth, a charming but lazy police constable in the sleepy Scottish town of Lochdubh. When a gossip columnist ferrets out too many secrets, there are suspects aplenty following her murder. The balance between the murder investigation and life in Lochdubh is well-done and Hamish quickly starts feeling like a friend. Aside from suspects, the village is full of unusual characters you’ll want to visit in future books. And, if you enjoy series, this one has 33 books in it.
From Elizabeth's list on enjoying the delicious coziness of murder.
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