Death Of A Gossip by M.C. Beaton

Death Of A Gossip

Hamish Macbeth #1

M.C. Beaton

224 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joins the local fishing class she wastes no time in ruffling the feathers - or should that be fins? - of those around her.Among the victims of her sharp tongue is Lochdubh constable Hamish ...

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Moods

mysterious 82%
lighthearted 46%
funny 43%
adventurous 16%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
emotional 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 32%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 36% | A mix: 29% | Character: 29% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 28% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.28

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