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Death of a Travelling Man (Hamish Macbeth #9)
by
M.C. Beaton
Lochdubh constable Hamish Macbeth's life is going to pot. He has-horrors!-been promoted, his new boss is a dunce, and a self-proclaimed traveler named Sean and his girlfriend have parked their rusty eyesore of a van in the middle of the village. Hamish smells trouble, and he's right as usual. The doctor's drugs go missing. Money vanishes. Neighbors suddenly become unneighb...more
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Published
June 1st 2012
by Grand Central Publishing
(first published December 1993)
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What's the best indicator of a fine read? When you can't wait to get to the library to select the next one in the series. That's definitely the case with Death of a Travelling Man.
In this novel, two transients blow into Lockdubh in a remodeled bus, and the village is turned topsy-turvy by one of them, the malevolent Sean. It's a common plot device for M.C. Beaton -- in this series as well as her Agatha Raisin series; however, Beaton is able to make it seem fresh in Death of a Travelling Man. You...more
In this novel, two transients blow into Lockdubh in a remodeled bus, and the village is turned topsy-turvy by one of them, the malevolent Sean. It's a common plot device for M.C. Beaton -- in this series as well as her Agatha Raisin series; however, Beaton is able to make it seem fresh in Death of a Travelling Man. You...more
I had an audio version of this book. The narration is done by Davina Porter and she is a delight to hear. (I highly recommend her narration of the Outlanders series by Diana Gabaldon) Her characterizations are excellent and she could make the phone directory interesting. Fortunately, she doesn't have to work to make this book a good listen.
As usual, I've stepped into the middle of a series, but that was not a problem. I understand that Hamish MacBeth, constable, is not one for hard work. I also...more
As usual, I've stepped into the middle of a series, but that was not a problem. I understand that Hamish MacBeth, constable, is not one for hard work. I also...more
Poor Hamish. An unsavory pair of "travelers" park their caravan in the village and proceed to wreck havoc. They are considering themselves gypsies and are hiding behind the laws meant to protect a way of life for a group of people whose heritage is to travel. That is not what these two are though. They are "hippies" of the worst sort and the life of the village is turned on its heels when they show up. They get the villagers on their side in the beginning, but soon things start to sour and inevi...more
Hsmish MacBeth is not pleased when he discovers a "traveller" with his mobile home parked in the village. For some reason, this man really disturbs him. He feels Sean is bad news and will cause serious problems in the district. And this presentiment seems to be coming true as Sean persuades the rector and his wife to let him park behind their house. Then some of the women in the village begin to act strangely = not at all their normal selves. The women include Mrs Wellington (the rector's wife),...more
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After reading The Corrections, I needed a lighter book to read so picked up the 4 Hamish Macbeth books that I had waiting by the side of the bed. Hamish had been introduced to me by BBC, which had produced a series of half hour programs featuring M.C. Beaton's Highland policeman as portrayed by Robert Carlyle. I think I enjoy Beaton's Agatha Raisin character more but Hamish is an enjoyable diversion. All the requisite mystery elements are there: quirky police officer who doesn't get along with h...more
Ah Hamish-- always being accused of doing nothing but always solving the murder-- and in this one, he might actually get the girl!
From the Publisher
Police Sergeant Hamish Macbeth's new promotion means more money, but it also means that an eager beaver of a policeman, P.C. Willie Lamont, has been thrust upon him, interfering with Hamish's easygoing way of life. On a walk escaping his new sidekick's bloodhound efficiency, Hamish sees a battered camper parked next to the Lochdubh Hotel. The man Ha...more
From the Publisher
Police Sergeant Hamish Macbeth's new promotion means more money, but it also means that an eager beaver of a policeman, P.C. Willie Lamont, has been thrust upon him, interfering with Hamish's easygoing way of life. On a walk escaping his new sidekick's bloodhound efficiency, Hamish sees a battered camper parked next to the Lochdubh Hotel. The man Ha...more
There's something about Hamish. These books are definitely a guilty pleasure, even though I don't like the way Beaton characterizes most of the women in them- most of them are either weak and annoying or overbearing and bitchy. Also, most of the interpersonal problems (aside from the murders that drive the main plots) could be easily solved if the people involved would just TALK TO EACH OTHER ONCE IN A WHILE.
So honestly, I don't know why I enjoy these so much. But I do. :)
So honestly, I don't know why I enjoy these so much. But I do. :)
The book started out with people being rude for no reason. It made me think of Beaton's Agatha Raisin books. I don't like those books as well as Hamish books because everyone in them seems brusque and rude.
But... as the story wore on, things got better and I enjoyed the mystery more. I love how the errors worked out in the last bit.
But... as the story wore on, things got better and I enjoyed the mystery more. I love how the errors worked out in the last bit.
I saw a few clips of the TV series that went with this, so when it came up as a Kindle offer of the day, I thought I'd take a punt on it (for 99cents, who can complain?).
It's not the first in the series so I'm not familiar with the characters, but they seemed interesting enough - although I'm not sure about the cleaning side-kick Willie) and the story jogged along well enough. I might try the first one, to see if I enjoy it more, but for me the plot was faintly ridiculous, and the main character...more
It's not the first in the series so I'm not familiar with the characters, but they seemed interesting enough - although I'm not sure about the cleaning side-kick Willie) and the story jogged along well enough. I might try the first one, to see if I enjoy it more, but for me the plot was faintly ridiculous, and the main character...more
Oh no, at the end of this book Hamish finds himself engaged, if by a series of accidents to his on again off again love, Perscilla.
An enjoyable book where our friendly, if lazy police officer finds himself saddled with an assistant that drives him crazy. And a mystery where he is once again trying to figure out who killed someone. This time in the doing of it he finds out way more about his neighbors than he ever wanted to.
Another in a long line of these enjoyable mysteries.
An enjoyable book where our friendly, if lazy police officer finds himself saddled with an assistant that drives him crazy. And a mystery where he is once again trying to figure out who killed someone. This time in the doing of it he finds out way more about his neighbors than he ever wanted to.
Another in a long line of these enjoyable mysteries.
This is one of a long series of books set in a village in Scotland with the policeman Hamish Macbeth as the main character. Almost all of the characters are likeable and I particularly enjoyed the interaction between Hamish and Priscilla. When Hamish finally gets down to work, he does a good job of tying up the mystery.
Love Hamish Macbeth! Can’t wait for the next book to be published. It seems M.C. Beaton aka Marion Chesney never lacks the inspiration for a good story. I even liked the BBC series although it was way too short and Robert Carlyle looked nothing like his character as described in the book.
I found myself drawn to keep reading this book - although I didn't enjoy it as much of the some of the others in the series. Maybe there's just been too many now or maybe in trying to bring freshness the essence of the books has changed a bit. It was OK but nothing more.
I guess technically this is a police procedural, but it feels like a cozy. It is charming, entertaining, and utterly unchallenging. A good airplane read, which is exactly where I read it. I was hoping for a surprise ending, but alas, did not get one.
Hamish Macbeth really doesn't like the gypsy-like travelling man, and his companion, who arrive in his village and start turning villagers against each other. Then the man turns up dead. Hamish solves the mystery in regular style.
Death of a Traveling Man is the best so far. Humorous and I like the development in Hamish's relationship with Priscilla. This series is fun and light-hearted and I love Davina Porter's Scottish accents. I definitely reccomend this for a fun quick read.(or listen)
This is another one of her books with the protaganist is too good looking for his own good. He schemes his way into the hearts and furniture of some unsuspecting women who thought he made them feel beautiful. A must read.
I love this series. I have one more book to go, and then I'll have read the whole series. That bums me out. If you haven't read this series, I recommend it. Hamish Macbeth is the most lovable character. He loves his dog. Lives a simple life. He doesn't want a promotion. He keeps things simple. I just love this character.
Hamish MacBeth is the kind of constable I would hope to see in a quaint village. Appearances are very decieving as he solves cases that others automatically assume are beyond his abilities.
Another decent entry in Beaton's Hamish Macbeth series...I find these to be better written than her Agatha Raisin series, though far moodier. The story was interesting, and I wasn't able to predict who the killer was, which is always a bonus.
I have not read a mystery in awhile. I found the read to be quick. The small town where the murder took place Also, the towns people were interesting yet the overall excitement of this book is a 2 out of 5. easy read
A cute mystery that answered lots of questions...being this is one of the first Hamish MacBeth mysteries. I just love these European murder mysteries! This was a short read.
This was a great Hamish Macbeth mystery! And so much happens in his personal life! I'm dying to read the next story to find out the latest on the Hamish-Priscilla saga.
Another fun read about Hamish and his trials and tribulations as a constable in the small town of Lochdubh. I really enjoy these stories!!
another Hamish MacBeth... always light, fun and predictable. This one is a little more difficult than some of the others.
True villian that you want to get caught. This book ended with a great cliff hanger. I want to get the next book in the series.
This is part of the Hamish MacBeth series, and I love Hamish. Davina Porter's narration makes it a wonderful listen.
Another interesting case solving story with Hamish. As always a good and interesting read in this series.
This is another series I love to listen to. Hamish MacBeth and village life in Scotland, what fun!
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Also writes as:
Marion Chesney (real name)
Jennie Tremaine
Sarah Chester
Helen Crampton
Ann Fairfax
Marion Gibbons
Charlotte Ward
M. C. Beaton has been hailed as "the new Queen of Crime." She is the New York Times bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, which began with The Quiche of Death and also include As the Pig Turns and Busy Body, set in the English Cotswolds, as well as the Hamish M...more
More about M.C. Beaton...
Marion Chesney (real name)
Jennie Tremaine
Sarah Chester
Helen Crampton
Ann Fairfax
Marion Gibbons
Charlotte Ward
M. C. Beaton has been hailed as "the new Queen of Crime." She is the New York Times bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, which began with The Quiche of Death and also include As the Pig Turns and Busy Body, set in the English Cotswolds, as well as the Hamish M...more
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