Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton

Death of a Gossip

Hamish Macbeth #1

M.C. Beaton

142 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joined the fishing class, she wasted no time in ruffling the feathers-or was it the fins?-of those around her. Among the victims of her sharp tongue and unladylike manner was Lochdubh Const...

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Community Reviews Summary of 727 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
lighthearted 47%
funny 38%
adventurous 15%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
dark 2%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 41%
slow 30%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | Plot: 32% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.31

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