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Death of a Laird

A Hamish Macbeth novella

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Death of a Laird

By: M.C. Beaton
Narrated by: David Monteath
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 When Sergeant Hamish Macbeth is sent to investigate reports that the wealthy new laird of the remote Naglar House has disappeared, north-west Scotland is hit by the worst storm in living memory. The road is washed away, phone lines are down, mobile reception is dead and his police radio is out of order. He is trapped with the laird's high-class house guests. Then he discovers the laird's body.

Forced to remain overnight at the house, he interviews each of the guests and pieces together an alarming picture of clandestine infidelity, vicious jealousy, deadly revenge, lust, greed and fear. It begins to look like all of the guests had good reason to want the laird dead, but which one of them actually did the deed?

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©2022 M.C. Beaton Cosy Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Crime
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The Hamish Macbeth books are by far my favourites amongst MC Beaton’s work. I love their gentle humour and they never failed to put me in a good mood. The early books would actually make me laugh out loud.
I take it this book has been ghost written by someone else (as I suspect the last couple of books in Hamish Macbeth series may have been).
This book is missing that humour. Without it, this story could be any old whodunnit and it’s not a particularly clever or suspenseful one at that. The book is well read by David Monteath as ever, but even his cannot save it. Such a disappointment!

What a terrible shame!

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I found the characters to be rather confusing although Hamish getting to grips with a problem up to scratch.

Characters confusing

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Hamish is back, it feels like your favourite uncle is sitting by the peat fire telling grand stories until the wee small hours.
keep the coming Rod Green, you do the grand old lady proud.

like a warm dram on a cold night!

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R. W. Green does not have an easy task, to produce a Hamish Macbeth story. So many people have enjoyed M.C.Beaton writing them alone for many years. I do take my hat off to him.
Please, Mr Montieth, why have you changed the voice you use for our beloved Hamish?

A gentle listen for the afternoon rest!

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This is very short and although the story was sharp and snappy, it wasn’t clear when purchasing. At just over an hour of listening, it was the same price as my usual enjoyable Hamish exploits. Feel cheated as I only get one book a month now have to wait 3 weeks for the next book! Not happy. Please make
It clear or add it to a collection.

A short story

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