Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton

Death of a Gossip

Hamish Macbeth #1

M.C. Beaton

121 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...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 752 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
lighthearted 50%
funny 35%
adventurous 16%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
dark 2%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 43%
slow 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.31

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...