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Death of a Cad

By: M.C. Beaton
Narrated by: David Monteath
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The second Hamish Macbeth crime mystery, from internationally bestselling author M.C.Beaton

When Priscilla Halburton-Smythe brings her London playwright fiancé home to Lochdubh, everyone in town is delighted. . . except for love-smitten Hamish Macbeth. Yet the affairs of his heart will have to wait.

Vile, boorish Captain Bartlett, one of the guests at Priscilla's engagement party, has just been found murdered - shot while on a grouse hunt. Now with so many titled party guests as prime suspects, each with their own reason for snuffing out the despicable captain, Hamish must smooth ruffled feathers as he investigates the case. . . and catch a killer, before they fly the coop!


Praise for the Hamish Macbeth series:

'First rate ... deft social comedy and wonderfully realized atmosphere.' Booklist

'It's always a treat to return to Lochdubh.' New York Times

'Readers will enjoy the quirks and unique qualities of the cast ... Beaton catches the beauty of the area's natural geography and succinctly describes its distinct flavour.' Library Journal

'Befuddled, earnest and utterly endearing, Hamish makes his triumphs sweetly satisfying.' Publishers Weekly©1987 M.C. Beaton
Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Heartfelt Crime

Critic Reviews

M C Beaton's Hamish Macbeth books are a delight: clever, intricate and sardonic. The flavour is reminiscent of Compton MacKenzie's Whisky Galore and I'm very glad to own a complete set
The much-loved Hamish Macbeth series... a beguiling blend of wry humour and sharp observations of rural life
The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status
It's always a special treat to return to Lochdubh
Superb entertainment, as rich and warming as a fine malt whisky, and every bit as addictive
An enchanting series....M.C. Beaton has a foolproof plot for the village mystery
Beaton, a Scot herself, excels at giving readers a taste of Highland life and creating a believable character in the lonely, brilliant, continually frustrated-in-love Macbeth
Recommended for all mystery collections
All stars
Most relevant
Love David Monteith's narration. does the different characters so well. You can picture the scenery, the characters, the facial expressions- its almost like watching it play out

Another great Hamish Macbeth story

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