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Death of a Perfect Wife by M.C. Beaton

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funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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4.0

A great entry in the Hamish Macbeth series. It kept me guessing, like this series always does. The contrasting newspapers was such a great visual at the end.

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4.0

Great Read

Actual Rating: 3.75

This was an enjoyable read. This is the fourth book of the Hamish Macbeth series. In this book, Trixie Thomas, a newcomer to Lochdubh, is found dead by poisoning. She certainly was not very liked in Lochdubh because she was trying to persuade the local ladies to her ideas, which included embracing low-cholesterol meals, banning tobacco, and bird-watching. Now, it is up to our laid-back police constable to find out who is behind the mysterious poisoning of the perfect wife. I thought the idea of having a cozy mystery with a male character was also something different for me. I thought Hamish was a great character. He is mysterious, but I am enjoying his character more in this book. I think his character makes the story fun and exciting. He is described as bumbling, and lazy. However, as I kept reading, I thought he was observant and skilled at his job. I thought this is a great addition to my first cozy mystery with a male main character. The ending was great. I am looking forward to seeing how the series goes. I am excited to read book 5. Death of a Hussy, here I come. Overall, a great read.