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Death of a Perfect Wife

By: M.C. Beaton
Narrated by: David Monteath
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Hamish Macbeth is savouring the delights of a Highland summer, but as fast as the rain rolls in from the loch his happy life goes to hell in a handbasket.

The trouble begins when his beloved Priscilla Halburton-Smythe returns to Lochdubh with a new fiancé on her arm. His miseries multiply when clouds of midges descend on the town. And then a paragon of housewife perfection named Trixie Thomas moves into Lochdubh with her cowed husband in tow.

The newcomer quickly convinces the local ladies to embrace low-cholesterol meals, ban alcohol and begin bird-watching. Soon the town's menfolk are up in arms and Macbeth must solve Lochdubh's newest crime - the mysterious poisoning of the perfect wife.©1989 M.C. Beaton Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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M C Beaton's Hamish Macbeth books are a delight: clever, intricate and sardonic. The flavour is reminiscent of Compton MacKenzie's Whisky Galore and I'm very glad to own a complete set
The much-loved Hamish Macbeth series... a beguiling blend of wry humour and sharp observations of rural life.
The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.
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.
Superb entertainment, as rich and warming as a fine malt whisky, and every bit as addictive
It's always a special treat to return to Lochdubh
As usual, Beaton delivers a delightfully old-fashioned, absorbing village mystery.
This fictional world-part cozy, part unsparing-can be highly addictive.
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Another fun story with Hamish, whose character continues to develop as the books go on. He and the landscape are definitely the high points, along with David Monteath’s excellent narration.

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Another enjoyable read brought brilliantly to life by David Monteith. So many amazing character voices that they seem like real people.

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I was a die hard agatha raisin fan but read them all so looked for something similar.
frivolous fun and joyful in every word. Love Hamish macbeth.

just fun stories

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Absolutely love these books. easy to listen to, however the plots are always good and you are kept guessing to the end who the culprit is.

loved it

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Beautiful book I absolutely loved it The plot moved swiftly to its conclusion Characters great Thoroughly recommend

Beautiful book I absolutely loved it The plot move

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