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Death of a Spy

A Hamish Macbeth Mystery

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Death of a Spy

By: M.C. Beaton, R W Green
Narrated by: David Monteath
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 All Sergeant Hamish Macbeth ever wants is a quiet life in the tranquil surroundings of Lochdubh, his home village in the Scottish Highlands. Although the area he polices is vast, he's happiest when he's working alone, yet the police authorities insist he has an assistant. In the past, they have supplied a variety of problematic misfits, but they surpass themselves with their latest effort - an American named James Bland.

Having met Bland previously, when he was left in no doubt that the American led a life coloured by secrets and skulduggery, Hamish isn't surprised when he discovers the real motive behind Bland's police secondment involves him in helping track down a spy ring, some members of which have met grisly ends.

That investigation tears Hamish away from Lochdubh at a time when the village is suffering a disturbing spate of increasingly violent burglaries. The identity of the burglar, however, is a perplexing mystery. All of that blows Hamish's quiet life out the window and puts a serious strain on his relationship with female paramedic, Claire.
Can Hamish cope with the murky world of espionage, seek out the spies before anyone else is murdered, capture the Lochdubh burglar before his nocturnal rampage runs out of control and rescue his sadly neglected love life?

Only time will tell...


Praise for the Hamish Macbeth series:

'This Hamish Macbeth novel maintains Beaton's distinctive voice and includes the usual village eccentrics, loads of Scottish lore, and the light humor that Beaton fans have loved through the years. . . A definite purchase for all mystery collections' Starred Review, Library Journal

'Unmissable!' Peterborough Telegraph

'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 Cosy Crime Fiction Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Highlander Thief Espionage Suspense Village
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the fact the police station has now turned into a house with stair and an upstairs. instead of a single storey building

love hamish and the story was great

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You have exceeded my expectations I have loved m c beaton books for many year’s you are carrying on the tale and doing it brilliantly I can’t wait for the next one

Really well written book

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It’s lovely how these characters are lasting well. As ever, great depictions of characters and seen with ever tickling humour in their personalities and perceptions, and in the way they are delivered in writing style.

Wonderful with delightful humour too

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I was transported to the highlands and now need a plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

What a good story!

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Hamish and the gang once again continue to charm and delight. The story telling is as wonderful as ever, the characters so familiar and Western Scotland, where I live described so wonderfully well. i cant wait untill the next adventure. Well done Messers Green, and Monteith, Marion is smiling down on you.

As warm as good malt by the fire

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