Death of a Hussy by M.C. Beaton

Death of a Hussy

Hamish Macbeth #5

M.C. Beaton

207 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction mystery funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

"Splendid fun." The New York Times Book ReviewWealthy 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's car catches fire with he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 347 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

3.43

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