Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton

Death of a Gossip

Hamish Macbeth #1

M.C. Beaton

121 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious fast-paced
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When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joined the fishing class, she wasted no time in ruffling the feathers-or was it the fins?-of those around her. Among the victims of her sharp tongue and unladylike manner was Lochdubh Const...

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Moods

mysterious 84%
lighthearted 52%
funny 40%
adventurous 14%
relaxing 7%
dark 5%
emotional 5%
tense 5%
sad 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 36%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 30% | Character: 23% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

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