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margardenlady's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Oh Hamish. Our favorite Scottish detective is ready to work a murder case - and then suddenly there are two. An artist staying in Loch Dubh seems to be the source of many sketchy things. A spinster claims he has proposed to her, and then she turns up dead; an American is keeping a journal to write a novel and after claiming to know who killed the spinster, also turns up dead. And Hamish is trying to find out what's actually going on, but is thwarted at every turn by someone with romantic interests either for him or someone else on the police force. Classic Hamish.
badseedgirl's review against another edition
4.0
In this episode, Hamish Macbeth, who has had the worst luck with women, has more females than he can handle. He solves the murder of an artist and an American tourist.
i11iane's review against another edition
3.0
One of the books in the series that has made me feel saddest, for some reason.
fangirl76's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this one even though I knew who did it right away. Poor Hamish...
margaretmechinus's review against another edition
4.0
Always lots of suspects to choose among, a fun listen. I love Hamish.
kirstyreviewsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Death of a Dreamer by M.C. Beaton
Blurb
Occasionally, the rugged landscape of Scotland attracts dreamers who move north, wrapped in fantasies of enjoying the simple life. They usually don't last, defeated by the climate or by inhospitable locals. But it looks as if Effie Garrand has come to stay. When local constable Hamish Macbeth calls on her, he is amazed to find the small woman still in residence after a particularly hideous winter. Unfortunately, Effie is also quite delusional, having convinced herself and everyone else that local artist Jock Fleming is in love with her, and that they are engaged. After a huge fight with Jock, Effie is found in the mountains, poisoned by hemlock. Now, its up to Hamish Macbeth to find the dreamers killer before any more nightmares unfold.
My Opinion
Another visit to the Scottish Highlands and another cosy mystery. This series has a strange charm that instantly calls me back to read the next book in the series - I am not sure what I will do when I reach the end. Once again the death is ruled a suicide based on the initial investigation but Hamish is determined that this is not the case. I am really enjoying this series and would highly recommend it.
Rating 4/5
Blurb
Occasionally, the rugged landscape of Scotland attracts dreamers who move north, wrapped in fantasies of enjoying the simple life. They usually don't last, defeated by the climate or by inhospitable locals. But it looks as if Effie Garrand has come to stay. When local constable Hamish Macbeth calls on her, he is amazed to find the small woman still in residence after a particularly hideous winter. Unfortunately, Effie is also quite delusional, having convinced herself and everyone else that local artist Jock Fleming is in love with her, and that they are engaged. After a huge fight with Jock, Effie is found in the mountains, poisoned by hemlock. Now, its up to Hamish Macbeth to find the dreamers killer before any more nightmares unfold.
My Opinion
Another visit to the Scottish Highlands and another cosy mystery. This series has a strange charm that instantly calls me back to read the next book in the series - I am not sure what I will do when I reach the end. Once again the death is ruled a suicide based on the initial investigation but Hamish is determined that this is not the case. I am really enjoying this series and would highly recommend it.
Rating 4/5
feedon's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jonathanrobert's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.0