Death of a Hussy by M.C. Beaton

Death of a Hussy

Hamish Macbeth #5

M.C. Beaton

160 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction mystery funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
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"Splendid fun." The New York Times Book ReviewA Hamish Macbeth mystery. Wealthy Maggie Baird is neither nice nor kind nor generous. Once she was beautiful, but now, although middle-aged, she retains the appetites of a beautiful woman. When Maggie'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 487 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
lighthearted 67%
funny 57%
adventurous 17%
tense 7%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 42% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 29%

Average rating

3.48

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