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Death of an Outsider

By: M.C. Beaton
Narrated by: David Monteath
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 The third Hamish Macbeth crime mystery, from internationally bestselling author M.C.Beaton

The most hated man in the most dour town in Scotland is sleeping with the fishes, or - more accurately - has been dumped into a tank filled with crustaceans. All that remains of the murdered victim are his bones. But once the lobsters have been shipped off to Britain's best restaurants, the whole affair quickly lands on the plate of Constable Hamish Macbeth.

Exiled to the dreary outpost of Cnothan, Macbeth sorely misses his beloved Lochdubh, but before he can head back home he has to contend with a detective chief inspector who wants the murder hushed up, a dark-haired lassie who is out to seduce him, and a killer who has made mincemeat of his last victim, and will no doubt strike again . . .

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©1988 M.C. Beaton Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense

Critic reviews

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
It's always a special treat to return to Lochdubh
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
Looking for escape? Tired of waiting for Brigadoon to materialise? Time for a trip to Lochdubh... where M C Beaton sets her beguiling whodunits featuring Constable Hamish Macbeth
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Love this (original) version of Hamish. Another fun story, made infinitely classier by David Monteath’s narration.

Fun.

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Brilliant story. Cannot get enough of this author. on to the next novel i hope but why do these reviews insist on so many words

love MC Beaton

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I loved this book which moved swiftly to its conclusion l thoroughly recommend this book

I loved this book which moved swiftly to its concl

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best one so far enjoying the books very much as good as Agatha raisin series

new horizons

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I believe these stories do so well because of the way the author develops the characters who are themed throughout the series. Each book is an enjoyable read and the audio version is perfectly performed. These stories are a guilty pleasure.

Easy going but also captivating.

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