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Review - The characterisation in this one was especially interesting of these two travelers, so different from what people expect. By the end you may not have liked them, but it was nevertheless interesting. The changes that overcame the people in the village were also interesting to see. The traveler way of life has never really interested me, but this book made me want to find out more. The intricacies of village life are also interesting, particularly to see just how people react to one another.

Genre? - Crime / Mystery

Characters? - Hamish Macbeth / Priscilla Halburton-Smythe / Inspector Blair / Jimmy Anderson / Dr Brodie / Angela Brodie / Mrs Wellington / Nessie Currie / Jessie Currie

Setting? - Lochdubh (Scotland)

Series? - Hamish Macbeth #9

Recommend? - Yes

Rating - 17/20

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3.0

Not my favorite in the series so far but still one of my favorite series! Provides light entertaining reading in between other books.

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funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Hamish forever. He is such a charming, heartwarming character. In his story, he is tormented by Willy’s cleaning obsession and annoyed by newcomers. As the truth is revealed, Hamish and Priscilla work to protect the privacy of several local women.

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3.0

Another day in Lochdubh, another murder. These folks need to watch their step. There is so much crime that Hamish finally got another copper with him, although he would rather clean than catch criminals.

Hamish, you are the laziest copper with the smartest mind around. You are the only one who notices the details, even when you get on the wrong track. Priscilla needs to snatch you right up. This time, we have some early-times van dwellers mooching off the good people of Lochdubh. This bugs Hamish, so he tries everything to run them off. They drive him crazy, then a vicious murder happens (particularly vicious for these books) and we are off to solve the crime. You know Hamish figures it out, because he always does.

The ending was what I have been hoping for, but I know my hopes and dreams will probably be dashed in book 10. Or not. See you soon, Hamish! 3 stars, as usual.

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