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Death of a Gossip
- Hamish Macbeth, Book 1
- Narrated by: David Monteath
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
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Summary
When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joins the local fishing class she wastes no time in ruffling feathers of those around her. Among the victims of her sharp tongue is Lochdubh constable Hamish Macbeth, yet not even Hamish thinks someone would seriously want to silence Lady Jane’s shrill voice permanently – until her strangled body is fished out of the river.
Now with the help of the lovely Priscilla Halburton-Smythe, Hamish must steer a course through the choppy waters of the tattler’s life to find a murderer. But with a school of suspects who aren’t willing to talk, and the dead woman telling no tales, Hamish may well be in over his head for he knows that secrets are dangerous, knowledge is power, and killers when cornered usually do strike again.
M. C. Beaton is the author of the best-selling Agatha Raisin series. She has also written several Regency romance series. She lives between Paris and the Cotswolds.
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- Carole
- 11-07-23
Hooked again
After listening to ALL of Agatha Raisin books, and in order, something was missing in my life! And then Hamish Macbeth appeared! Hooked immediately after book 1. Obviously written in and for the period but it all adds to the audio experience. Relaxing, enjoyable yet leaves you wanting more. A handsome redhead would be calming in all our lives, yet such fun too.
Am trying to download all the books to have ready for my next listen.
Just what is needed, whilst ironing, cooking or just enjoying the sunshine.
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- j west
- 12-04-17
fishing by m c Beaton !!!
I understand the need for a backstory but morefishing information than murder mystery? ?
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- crochetdiva
- 25-06-21
Very enjoyable
This story ran at quite a pace, with quite few twists. When everyone hates a person, who could have done it?
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- KC
- 29-07-20
Middling
Was a bit disappointing overall, the story wasn’t captivating and the fishing part gets boring very quick
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- Rona
- 13-03-24
Really good listen
Lovely to listen to not the most difficult plot but a good story and a great listen
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- gixxer
- 16-07-19
Relaxing
Absolutely relaxing . Could picture the highlands . Looking forward to the next one. Well done M C Beaton.
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- OkeyDoke
- 27-03-20
love the story, didn't enjoy narrator
really enjoyed the story and enjoyed reading the original book, but unfortunately I didn't enjoy the narrated version that much
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- Julian E. Boyce
- 21-10-17
Light-hearted piece of Tosh.
I got this because I had never 'read' M C Beaton before and I felt it might have some amusement value amid all the serious crime and thriller stuff I have been listening to of late. Having started I kind of felt I might just have made an error but, y'know, it turned into a really amusing hoot. Light, frivolous, but hugely enjoyable. Who knows, I may be back for more.
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- Susi Moffat
- 24-06-21
He’s no Agatha Raisin, but he’s good
I’ve always been more of a fan of the Agatha Raisin books, but I have to say I really enjoyed this - the narration is excellent, and the story is as cosy as ever.
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- Anon
- 08-08-22
Not as good a the Agatha Raisin stories.
I prefer the Agatha Raisin books for entertainment. This was a bit dull and lifeless for me.
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