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mborer23's review against another edition
4.0
A mysterious drifter comes to town and forms bonds with some of the ladies around town. When he's found dead, Hamish has to untangle the complicated webs the silver-tongued fellow left behind and put things right...while dealing with his annoying new sidekick. A good romp, with some shocking secrets revealed.
tadair's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I would like to read the other books by this offer
rebeccasreadingrambles's review against another edition
4.0
I love revisiting Lochdubh and the over the top characters there. Hamish Macbeth grows on me more and more. There is quite the scandal in this sleepy little town and it was interesting to follow the story. I love the way MC Beaton spends a good amount of time building the character of the soon-to-be murdered so we can get a real idea of the character before his/her demise. Then Macbeth goes against the rules to find out the true murderer....sometimes it seems like he is the only one who really cares about finding the truth. Typical Blare sabotage attempt for humor/drama. I also appreciate how much Macbeth cares about the people in his village and will do anything to protect them if he can; even the annoying people.
isoney's review against another edition
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
badseedgirl's review against another edition
4.0
What!? Oh yeah, and Hamish solves another murder, but he learns some very troubling things about the women of Lochdubh in the process.
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Hamish and Priscilla got engaged!!!??!!cjgmiranda220's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series. I have one more book to go, and then I'll have read the whole series. That bums me out. If you haven't read this series, I recommend it. Hamish Macbeth is the most lovable character. He loves his dog. Lives a simple life. He doesn't want a promotion. He keeps things simple. I just love this character.
kirstyreviewsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton
Blurb
Sergeant Hamish Macbeth finds Sean Gourlay too handsome. The agent of evil pretends to be gypsy traveller with gutter-mouth Cheryl, disrupts Lochdubh village. The doctor is missing drugs. The Ladies' Club is missing money. Spinsters Nessie and Jessie want to move. Did one of the ladies kill Sean?
My Opinion
How have I already reached book nine in the series? The problem with these books is that they are short so I can just fly through them. I am not sure what it is about these books that keeps me coming back, but so far I don't feel like I need to take a break from this series.
This is a nice cosy mystery. I have been listening to the audiobooks and it is just so easy to listen to one in an afternoon. A fun read, and it so nice to return to Lochdubh every time I start the next audiobook in the series.
Rating 4/5
Blurb
Sergeant Hamish Macbeth finds Sean Gourlay too handsome. The agent of evil pretends to be gypsy traveller with gutter-mouth Cheryl, disrupts Lochdubh village. The doctor is missing drugs. The Ladies' Club is missing money. Spinsters Nessie and Jessie want to move. Did one of the ladies kill Sean?
My Opinion
How have I already reached book nine in the series? The problem with these books is that they are short so I can just fly through them. I am not sure what it is about these books that keeps me coming back, but so far I don't feel like I need to take a break from this series.
This is a nice cosy mystery. I have been listening to the audiobooks and it is just so easy to listen to one in an afternoon. A fun read, and it so nice to return to Lochdubh every time I start the next audiobook in the series.
Rating 4/5