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Death of a Dreamer

By: M.C. Beaton
Narrated by: David Monteath
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 She couldn't paint to save her life - so someone's given her a lesson by taking it!

Most newcomers don't stay long in remote Lochdubh - usually boredom, dampness and nosy locals drive them out. But it looks as if artist Effie Garrard has come to stay. When Hamish Macbeth calls on her he's amazed to find the woman in residence after a particularly harsh winter. Unfortunately, Effie is also quite delusional, having convinced herself that fellow local artist Jock Fleming is in love with her and that they are engaged. But after a lover's scrap with Jock, Effie is found dead, poisoned by hemlock.

Suicide or murder? It's up to Hamish to find out whether the dreamer's death is the result of something much more serious than a broken heart . . .

Praise for M.C. Beaton

'The detective novels of M. C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status' Anne Robinson, The Times

'The books are a delight: clever, intricate, sardonic and amazingly true to the real Highlands' Kerry Greenwood

'It's always a special treat to return to Lochdubh' New York Times Cosy Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals Heartfelt
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A unique story with a cast of wonderful characters, who are all believable. Any one of the characters could have committed the murder, even one of the Police! Brilliantly narrated.

Macbeth does it again, great story.

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And the voice of just about the best narrator in the business
Whenever you think you know the answer, the story takes another twist

Love the gentle stories

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really loved this Sauncie is the best new character for years. the colonel needs a good boot in the tatties

best yet.

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really enjoyed it start to finish although I did suspect the murderer about half way thru but still very enjoyable

loved it

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Wonderful narration, by David Monteath delightfully humorous in an understated way. Great for the crime enthusiast, the lover of the Scottish voice and with a need for humour. Always wonderful novels by MC Beaton, story, twists, the characters (thankfully not to many to keep track of too).

Thoroughly enjoyable

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