Death of a Cad (Hamish Macbeth)
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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 * 'An enchanting series....M.C. Beaton has a foolproof plot for the village mystery.' - New York Times Book Review * '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.' - Booklist"
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The second Hamish Mcbeth crime mystery, delightfully recovered and re-issued for all the fans of Agatha Raisin.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having devoured all the agatha raisin books I was aprehensive about reading the Hamish macbeth series, however, yet again, M C Beaton has you in her clutches with a mild start on a Scottish estate for the engagement prty for Priscilla Halburton-Smythe to Henry Withering who is reported to be a playwright, but other beg to differ about the quality of his stage plays. Naturally we are led astray right from the beginning with side bets being laid as to who cloud bag the first brace of grouse between the boorish Captain peter Bartlett and Jeremy Pomfret. Naturally there is a death in suspicious circumstances and Hamish macbeth is called in to investigate and immediately falls foul of his superior officer, the officious DCI Blair plus two officers. Macbeth gathers clues from the murder site and keeps quiet. One thing leads to another and you are kept on a knife edge, waiting for the next twist in the tail and in the end it turns out to be someone with a fishy background = now for further details, read the book, I AM HOOKED and can't wait for the next read - Death of an Outsider.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Death of a Cad is the second book in the Hamish Macbeth mystery series. M.C. Beaton has her tongue stuck firmly in her cheek as she creates a quasi-Wodehouse country-castle romp mixed up with a murder mystery. To make matters more fun, one of the leading characters, Henry Withering, is an acclaimed playwright based on his latest upper class drawing-room work.
Here's the set-up. Priscilla Hallburton-Smythe has taken up a job in London to be able to find eligible men. Henry Withering spots her and decides his publicity shots will look much better with her at his side. He quickly proposes and Priscilla accepts based on her desire to please Mommy and Daddy. On the way home to introduce him to family and friends, Priscilla begins to have her doubts about the wisdom of the match. Matters quickly degrade when an unpleasant dinner is followed the next morning by a death, an apparent accident. But Police Constable Hamish Macbeth, the pride of Lochdubh in the Scottish Highlands, is skeptical. Soon, his doubts turn into evidence of foul play. (And that's a pretty good pun for a hunting accident involving a grouse shoot -- even if the high and mighty have been complaining about the shortage of grouse . . . you could even say they've been grousing.)
There are three stories intertwined in the book:
1. The engagement
2. The murder mystery
3. Conflict between Hamish and his superiors
In typical country novel fashion, the engagement story is really the best. The humor is improved by being warm, broad and nonstop.
The intellectual content of the book is raised by the subtle ways that Macbeth tracks down the murderer while fending off his superiors.
The least interesting part of the book is the actual murder mystery.
But don't mind that, you'll have a lot of fun with this one.
If you like to listen to audio books, I suggest you also enjoy Davina Porter's deft reading of the tale. Ms. Porter's sense of timing is perfect . . . even if her accents struggle from time to time.
Here's the set-up. Priscilla Hallburton-Smythe has taken up a job in London to be able to find eligible men. Henry Withering spots her and decides his publicity shots will look much better with her at his side. He quickly proposes and Priscilla accepts based on her desire to please Mommy and Daddy. On the way home to introduce him to family and friends, Priscilla begins to have her doubts about the wisdom of the match. Matters quickly degrade when an unpleasant dinner is followed the next morning by a death, an apparent accident. But Police Constable Hamish Macbeth, the pride of Lochdubh in the Scottish Highlands, is skeptical. Soon, his doubts turn into evidence of foul play. (And that's a pretty good pun for a hunting accident involving a grouse shoot -- even if the high and mighty have been complaining about the shortage of grouse . . . you could even say they've been grousing.)
There are three stories intertwined in the book:
1. The engagement
2. The murder mystery
3. Conflict between Hamish and his superiors
In typical country novel fashion, the engagement story is really the best. The humor is improved by being warm, broad and nonstop.
The intellectual content of the book is raised by the subtle ways that Macbeth tracks down the murderer while fending off his superiors.
The least interesting part of the book is the actual murder mystery.
But don't mind that, you'll have a lot of fun with this one.
If you like to listen to audio books, I suggest you also enjoy Davina Porter's deft reading of the tale. Ms. Porter's sense of timing is perfect . . . even if her accents struggle from time to time.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Quite the most brilliant of all the 'Hamish MacBeth' novels I have read to date. The careful development of the characters and the gentle unfolding of the plot, heightens the suspense to an unpredictable climax.
Beaton excels in providing the reader with photographic clarity of the locations ambiance through her vivid expression. One is left suspecting everyone and trusting no one, unsure whom may fall next. Underlying the harshness of murder weaves an impossible relationship and a love that seems class bound to fail.
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marie
As usual another good book by m c beaton there so easy to read and always very enjoyable, you can picture just what hamish macbeth looks like and the small village he lives in. Read more
Published 17 days ago by marie
Predictable but entertaining
This was a good book if a little predictable. Inspector Faro is a good detective but His step-son doesn't seem to do much 'doctoring' in any of the books!
Published 25 days ago by G. S. Coombs
Easy read
Very pleasant and easy read which doesn't tax the brain with an overly complex plot. But there is enough mystery in the book to keep your curiosity high and keep you engaged until... Read more
Published 27 days ago by bommer
a good light read
This is a perfectly pleasant read but it has limited depth, although Hamish is a potentially interesting character. It has a light touch-limited sex and violence and some humour. Read more
Published 27 days ago by babs
THE CHARM OF THE HIGHLANDER...
This is the second book in a series of cozy mysteries featuring red-haired Highlander, Hamish Macbeth, the constable for the sleepy village of Lochdubh in northern Scotland. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lawyeraau
didn't disappoint
As always a good read from this author. Her books are light, full of humour and are a pleasure to read. Her descriptive powers are excellent.
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. M. B. Foulkes
Second in the Hamish Macbeth series
Peter Bartlett is murdered when he is a guest at Tommel Castle, the home of Colonel and Mrs Halburton-Smythe. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lady Sophia
Great fun
I have been reading all the Hamish Macbeth books , and this one does not disappoint if you enjoy the books written by M C Beaton. Read more
Published 13 months ago by ASUMNER
HAMISH SUPREME AMONGST THE CONTRIVANCES
A cad indeed. He even swipes a fellow house guest's toothbrush to scrub his toetails. Clearly Captain Peter Bartlett - sponger, womanizer, thief - thoroughly deserves an early... Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by Mr. D. L. Rees
An easy, enjoyable read
As a huge Hamish Macbeth fan I was a little disappointed by this particular book. Although still an enjoyable read, I found the cultural stereotypes a little irratating. Read more
Published on 22 May 1999
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