Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton

Death of a Travelling Man

Hamish Macbeth #9

M.C. Beaton

167 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

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 Jes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
lighthearted 52%
funny 35%
relaxing 11%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 29%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.48

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