Death of a Hussy by M.C. Beaton

Death of a Hussy

Hamish Macbeth #5

M.C. Beaton

160 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction mystery funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

"Splendid fun." The New York Times Book ReviewA Hamish Macbeth mystery. Wealthy Maggie Baird is neither nice nor kind nor generous. Once she was beautiful, but now, although middle-aged, she retains the appetites of a beautiful woman. When Maggie'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 335 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
lighthearted 71%
funny 57%
adventurous 14%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 40% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.45

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