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Death of a Cad
by M.C. Beaton
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Hamish Macbeth becomes more lovable with each novel. Granted, this is the second book in the series, so that opinion may change; however, his observant and intuitive mind hidden behind the facade of a lazy constable of Lochdubh makes these books cozy, lighthearted read.
This book provides the audience more insight into Priscilla Halburton-Smythe who, in the first book, the audience was introduced to and discovered Macbeth was sweet on; however, the Death of a Cad gave the reader more opportunity to read from her perspective, and it made me cheer for their eventual union. Priscilla is a sweet, albeit sheltered, woman in her early twenties. Her parents want to protect her and have expectations for her future specifically to marry a rich man and be a housewife. Priscilla doesn't want this; however, she's afraid to disappoint her parents. Part of the story is watching her relationship with Macbeth, which has always been friendly, evolve into a potential relationship.
The murder mystery is well written. I did fall for the red herring. I had an idea of who the murderer may have been when I started reading, but I second-guessed myself. I enjoyed having that happen because it shows the breadcrumbs of the truth are there, but they aren't so obvious that they distract from other circumstantial evidence and more obvious motives.
This book provides the audience more insight into Priscilla Halburton-Smythe who, in the first book, the audience was introduced to and discovered Macbeth was sweet on; however, the Death of a Cad gave the reader more opportunity to read from her perspective, and it made me cheer for their eventual union. Priscilla is a sweet, albeit sheltered, woman in her early twenties. Her parents want to protect her and have expectations for her future specifically to marry a rich man and be a housewife. Priscilla doesn't want this; however, she's afraid to disappoint her parents. Part of the story is watching her relationship with Macbeth, which has always been friendly, evolve into a potential relationship.
The murder mystery is well written. I did fall for the red herring. I had an idea of who the murderer may have been when I started reading, but I second-guessed myself. I enjoyed having that happen because it shows the breadcrumbs of the truth are there, but they aren't so obvious that they distract from other circumstantial evidence and more obvious motives.