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Death of a Gossip

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

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 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.

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©1985 M.C. Beaton Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Feel-Good Fiction
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I have been a fan of Agatha Raisin for a while now slowing listening to each book. Penelope is fabulous in her narration and all the characters are developing more with each book. Greatly enjoy them and this book is the same. Great for a long road ahead, the miles disappear as the story evolves.

Does not disappoint

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If you don’t love the sport of fishing, the long descriptions of fishing throughout the book might get a bit dull!

Fishing focus

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This is one in a series that I have found to be very light, easy to listen to and really a joy. Not for those who are looking for hard edge crime, but if you are looking for something tobfill a Sunday afternoon you will really enjoy this series

A blast from the past

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