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A review by kirstyreviewsbooks
Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton
4.0
Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton
Blurb
Hamish Macbeth's unofficial engagement to the stunning Priscilla Halburton-Smythe is reminding the constable of the old adage about answered prayers. His lovely fiancee has replaced his cozy wood stove with a modern electric one and is busy trying to "make a man of him." The only man Hamish wants to be is the one who slouches about the village, gossiping, fishing, and deftly solving a crime or two.
Deciding that this may be a good time for a little retreat, Hamish ambles over to the nearby backwater of Drim - ostensibly to check out a posh English chap who's causing a most unusual problem. Single, wealthy, and terribly attractive, newcomer Peter Hynd has thrown the middle-aged matrons of Drim into a flutter, and put their men, dour Highlanders whose feelings run deep, on a slow burn.
My Opinion
Another Hamish Macbeth book, each is enjoyable and very welcoming. In this book, Hamish is convinced that there is something amiss even when he is told to stop investigating. I love how short these books are, they are just long enough to get into the story, but short enough that you can easily finish them in a few hours.
Having listened to the first ten books in this series, I cannot believe how long it took me to listen to the first book. I would recommend this series to any fans of a cosy mystery and the Scottish Highlands.
Rating 4/5
Blurb
Hamish Macbeth's unofficial engagement to the stunning Priscilla Halburton-Smythe is reminding the constable of the old adage about answered prayers. His lovely fiancee has replaced his cozy wood stove with a modern electric one and is busy trying to "make a man of him." The only man Hamish wants to be is the one who slouches about the village, gossiping, fishing, and deftly solving a crime or two.
Deciding that this may be a good time for a little retreat, Hamish ambles over to the nearby backwater of Drim - ostensibly to check out a posh English chap who's causing a most unusual problem. Single, wealthy, and terribly attractive, newcomer Peter Hynd has thrown the middle-aged matrons of Drim into a flutter, and put their men, dour Highlanders whose feelings run deep, on a slow burn.
My Opinion
Another Hamish Macbeth book, each is enjoyable and very welcoming. In this book, Hamish is convinced that there is something amiss even when he is told to stop investigating. I love how short these books are, they are just long enough to get into the story, but short enough that you can easily finish them in a few hours.
Having listened to the first ten books in this series, I cannot believe how long it took me to listen to the first book. I would recommend this series to any fans of a cosy mystery and the Scottish Highlands.
Rating 4/5