Death of a Gentle Lady: Hamish Macbeth Murder Mystery No. 28
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"* 'It's always a special treat to return to Lochdubh' - New York Times * 'Superb entertainment, as rich and warming as a fine malt whisky, and every bit as addictive' - Houston Chronicle * 'Recommended for all mystery collections. ' - Library Journal * 'Readers will relish a well-paced, warmly sentimental picture of the people--and the character and rich accents--of Lubdoch, as seen through Hamish's loving eyes. Unpretentious fun for all.' - Kirkus"
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M. C. Beaton’s much loved and international bestselling Hamish Macbeth series of murderous doings in the Highlands continues with book twenty three.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Having read the other(positive)reviews,I was a little reluctant to throw a spanner in the works but I do think that maybe Hamish needs to retire.I have read all the other books to date and enjoyed them but lately I have felt that the plots have become either predictable or fantastical.It must be difficult to produce fresh ideas and either we get old ones rehashed or,as in this case an unbelievable scenario,which,if allowed to develop would have become acceptable but unfortunately,was done and dusted in a sentence or two providing such a sense of incredulity that I had to re-read it to ensure I had not misunderstood.Also,and there is no excuse for this,the writing has become careless and the proof reading sloppy as mistakes are made regarding relationships between characters which is poor and confusing for the reader.The number of women keen to secure Hamish grows apace in this book,stretching my regard for him as an ordinary man to its limit and there are too many characters vying for attention as the main feature that they execute extraordinary deeds to ensure their status.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Cnothan has lost its police station. Lochdubh is next on the list. In six months Hamish faces transfer to loathed Strathbane....
No way! His frantic attempt to avoid such a catastrophe results in a most far-fetched offering. Ingredients include a Russian lesbian hooker, an old mock castle poised on the very brink of a cliff, sundry violent deaths (including that of the "gentle" lady who is nothing of the kind), and that handy old stand-by, a really violent storm. Hamish himself is repeatedly targeted by a crazed killer and lucky to be alive at the end of it all. Add to the mixture his two very weird pets, blue-eyed dog Lugs and wildcat Sonsie, not to mention complications with various smitten ladies. Giving particular satisfaction is Hamish's devastating (and thoroughly unconvincing) long overdue revenge on a bitter enemy.
Forget about credibility. Enter into the spirit of the thing. Just sit back and relax, preparing yourself for a preposterous, enjoyable read.
No way! His frantic attempt to avoid such a catastrophe results in a most far-fetched offering. Ingredients include a Russian lesbian hooker, an old mock castle poised on the very brink of a cliff, sundry violent deaths (including that of the "gentle" lady who is nothing of the kind), and that handy old stand-by, a really violent storm. Hamish himself is repeatedly targeted by a crazed killer and lucky to be alive at the end of it all. Add to the mixture his two very weird pets, blue-eyed dog Lugs and wildcat Sonsie, not to mention complications with various smitten ladies. Giving particular satisfaction is Hamish's devastating (and thoroughly unconvincing) long overdue revenge on a bitter enemy.
Forget about credibility. Enter into the spirit of the thing. Just sit back and relax, preparing yourself for a preposterous, enjoyable read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Mrs Gentle has moved into a mock castle perched on the cliff top. Everyone thinks she is a very nice person - except Hamish Macbeth who thinks her niceness is just a front.
Mrs Gentle invites her family to stay with her for a few days and at the gathering she tells them she is going to change her will. She has an East European girl employed as her servant who comes to Hamish for help. Because he has a soft heart he agrees to help her little realising the problems this is likely to cause. When Ayesha disappears and is later found dead and Mrs Gentle also meets the same fate Hamish finds himself a suspect.
This is a complicated and at times not wholly believable plot. But it is entertaining with plenty of clues available which point to the final outcome. I enjoyed reading it and the more of this series I read the more interesting Hamish himself becomes as a character. The books can be read out of order and each will stand on its own though you might struggle to understand Hamish's many lady friends if you do read the books out of order.
Mrs Gentle invites her family to stay with her for a few days and at the gathering she tells them she is going to change her will. She has an East European girl employed as her servant who comes to Hamish for help. Because he has a soft heart he agrees to help her little realising the problems this is likely to cause. When Ayesha disappears and is later found dead and Mrs Gentle also meets the same fate Hamish finds himself a suspect.
This is a complicated and at times not wholly believable plot. But it is entertaining with plenty of clues available which point to the final outcome. I enjoyed reading it and the more of this series I read the more interesting Hamish himself becomes as a character. The books can be read out of order and each will stand on its own though you might struggle to understand Hamish's many lady friends if you do read the books out of order.
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THIS is more like it! I love this book and it is really well plotted so I would definetly recommend it to anyone thinking of buying it.
Published 3 months ago by JohnMcM
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