An interesting Hamish Macbeth story. Both Elspeth Grant and Priscilla Halburton-Smythe float in and out of Lochdubh, and Hamish is strongly smitten by Mary Leinster, a gorgeous, but devious business woman, but basically there is little romance in this novel. Hamish does "solve" the case, but the two perps get off and will probably even return to Lochdubh, so there is little resolution. The story illustrates environmentalism, but the kingfisher of the title is mostly a symbol, not for keeping the scenery intact, but as someone out to kill his fish--while of course remaining beautiful. The plot is intricate and entertaining, but not one you want to reread any time soon. Lochdubh remains beautiful and the Fairly Glen is a charming place which may not be totally destroyed by tourists too soon.