Trouble is afoot in a Scottish fishing village as Constable Macbeth finds the pub empty, the church full, and the air permeated with fear. With ... read full description
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Oct 23, 2011
Dolly
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This was a bizarre, but entertaining entry in the Hamish Macbeth series by M.C. Beaton. Both my mother-in-law and I love these books and we are steadily working our way through them. They are fun, quick reads and we've grown attached to the characters. This story had a lot of sub-plots, almost too many to keep track of, but the story of the geriatric sleuths was my favorite. On to the next story...
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Feb 01, 2012
Bridgette
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There is something deliciously ironic about a Scottish Macbeth who is completely lacking in ambition. A Macbeth who flees from the spotlight magnetically attracted to his penchant for saving lives.
M.C. Beaton’s Hamish Macbeth is a police officer in a small village in the Highlands of Scotland. His worst fear is that he’ll be promoted and will no longer be able to enjoy the quiet surroundings in which his skills are greatly needed.
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M.C. Beaton’s Hamish Macbeth is a police officer in a small village in the Highlands of Scotland. His worst fear is that he’ll be promoted and will no longer be able to enjoy the quiet surroundings in which his skills are greatly needed.
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May 22, 2011
Pam
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AUTHOR: BEATON, M.C.
TITLE: Death of a Village
DATE READ: 05/20/11
RATING: 4/B
GENRE/PUB DATE/PUBLISHER/# OF PGS: Mystery, 2003, Mysterious Press, 245 pgs
SERIES/STAND ALONE: #19 Hamish Macbeth
TIME/PLACE: 2000's Scotland
CHARACTERS: Hamish Macbeth/police constable
FIRST LINES: The way propaganda works, as every schoolboy knows, is that if you say the same thing over & over again, lie or not, people begin to believe it.
COMMENTS: Always enjoy my read More...
TITLE: Death of a Village
DATE READ: 05/20/11
RATING: 4/B
GENRE/PUB DATE/PUBLISHER/# OF PGS: Mystery, 2003, Mysterious Press, 245 pgs
SERIES/STAND ALONE: #19 Hamish Macbeth
TIME/PLACE: 2000's Scotland
CHARACTERS: Hamish Macbeth/police constable
FIRST LINES: The way propaganda works, as every schoolboy knows, is that if you say the same thing over & over again, lie or not, people begin to believe it.
COMMENTS: Always enjoy my read More...
Jul 16, 2009
Michelle (labbie)
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I wish there were half stars. I would give this 2.5. This story was very cute, reminded me of the old fashioned mystery stories that my aunt used to love reading. I really do like Hamish Macbeth, the characters he interacts with, and the descriptions of the quaint Scottish villages in which the story took place. I felt as though there were almost too many stories within the story- which mystery are you trying to solve- the insurance fraud, the old folks' home, the pirates? I was expecting a bit
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Feb 10, 2012
Tracy
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A small Highland village frightened enough to shut out outsiders and silence its residents, an octogenarian couple who adventure out of their abusive care facilities as self-appointed sleuths, God, gold, and an unambitious (at least he knows what he wants) detective named Hamish MacBeth. Grab a big cup of tea, a comfortable place to read and indulge!
Oct 16, 2011
Bob
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Hamish is investigating a isolated seaside village where the villagers seem to be stangely quite and closed to stgrangers. There is also something going on at a retirement home the catches is interest when residents who signed over their homes seem to be dieing unexpectdly. He is still trying to avoid getting promoted and getting to involved with the ladies.
Feb 08, 2012
Fredrick
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Constable Hamish Macbeth decides to visit a caostal village on his beat that he has ignored a little too long. The place has changed in the extent that the villagers have become aloof and standoffish. He uncovers a series of crimes and resucues a child from the storm surge of a hurricane that submerges the village. Meanwhile his problems with thw ladies continue.
Sep 13, 2011
Stacie
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Hmmm... I do not get why this author is so popular. I enjoyed reading about Scotland and the geography of the country, but the actual story and the mysteries were lame. It seemed like the author has a list of mini-mysteries, which she just strung together whether they made sense together or not.
To be fair I have only read one book by this author. Maybe this one just happened to be a dud.
To be fair I have only read one book by this author. Maybe this one just happened to be a dud.
May 27, 2009
Joan
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I DO so love reading about Hamish Macbeth, the gangling Scottish policeman who finds it easier to solve crimes than to avoid promotion. This series is always a fun read with well-developed characters. This one was, perhaps a little bit more grim than some of the otheres I've read due to a sub-plot about a home for the elderly, but, all in all, the usual exciting romp through the Highlands.
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May 01, 2011
Esmee
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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.
Mar 21, 2010
Lynn
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The Hamish Macbeth books are strictly eye candy, a way to pass a few agreeable hours. I like the character, but the writing style is sophomoric. Beaton is the queen of the appositives, with unnecessary references to other books sandwiched in, as well as gratuitous references to Macbeth's red hair, his superior's bad character traits, etc. That said, I'm also fond of his dog Lugs and the village characters. But the writing style desperately needs to be taken in hand.
Apr 14, 2011
Katrina
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Very different from the others I have read...
Somehow too many things happening, which don't really link up to each other. But I can understand needing to create some sort of history for Annie and Mr Jefferson.
Somehow too many things happening, which don't really link up to each other. But I can understand needing to create some sort of history for Annie and Mr Jefferson.
Oct 22, 2009
Kate
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The first Hamish Macbeth story I have read - a good read which was not too demanding. He is clever in solving crime, but not in his relationships.
BC copy:
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/5017...
BC copy:
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/5017...
Sep 18, 2011
Lynne
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I have always enjoyed cozies. I like this one because of the setting and the characters are fun. The Scottish Highlands and a policeman who lives in a small village and wants to stay there!
Nov 16, 2011
Lynn
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A small seaside village has found religion and become very secretive. Something or some one has them in thrall. Hamish Macbeth to the rescue. Not my favorite of the series but not bad.
Feb 22, 2011
Louise
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As usual,Constable Hamish Macbeth and the residents of the tiny Scottish village of Lochdubh continue to provide delightful reading.
Sep 16, 2009
Leann
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Actually listened to the audiobook. It is set in the Highlands. Love the culture and language that the story is wrapped in.
Nov 12, 2011
Kristina Marie
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While the story is kind of all over the place it is good listen, and Graeme Malcolm is nice narrator. I'll definitely check out some more in this series.
Aug 23, 2011
Connie
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I didn't make a note on this one other than the stars. I do like all the Hamish Macbeth books that I have read so far.
Jun 04, 2011
Jim Sampson
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As always, Hamish finds his way into solving another death. Hamish is always a good and enjoyable read.
Nov 30, 2009
Karen
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I listened on tape and enjoyed this quite a lot. It was better than some of the others. The characters have become my friends and although some reactions are predictable, they are still endearing.
May 24, 2008
Laura
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My grandma lent me this one. I tried to read it before but was disinterested due to the writing style and accents. I have a hard time reading books where the characters have a lot of accents or other ways of speaking that make it hard to understand them.
This time around, I was able to get more interested in the storyline. I actually wound up liking the characters a lot and also liking the book quite a bit more. I would probably read other books by the same author.
This time around, I was able to get more interested in the storyline. I actually wound up liking the characters a lot and also liking the book quite a bit more. I would probably read other books by the same author.
May 03, 2011
Stephanie
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The usual fun brain candy. It isn't Dostoyevsky but that isn't what you read it for.
