A Highland Christmas (Hamish Macbeth Mysteries, No. 16)
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (747 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B000Q9F57S |
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| Number of Pages | : | 294 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Surprisingly Enjoyable" according to Laura. This wasn't a proper entry into the series, so there's no murder. In some ways I actually liked that better than a lot of Beaton's more recent books because it was just a cute story about the residents of the town. Morag's story was especially enjoyable.. "A Charming Christmas Tale" according to A Customer. I was enchanted by this charming Christmas tale. As always in the Hamish McBeth series, the primary focus of this novella was not the mystery, but a visit to the Scottish Highlands. After following the series since the first book, I felt that I was vising old friends-- this time at Christmas. Although the focus was not on the mystery, this aspect was still credible, with Hamish using his Highland intuition to recover a town's stolen Christmas lights. The book's short length made it a quick read for the busy holiday se. Charming, typical Hamish McBeth behavior Jill S. Baxter This was a warm, friendly, typically Hamish McBeth story. He is the true article. You can't help but love him. Not a mean bone in his body. He gives so much to the occupants of his village, down to the children in need. He is the spirit of Christmas amongst those who don't even believe in celebrating Christmas. He brings decorations, a tree, presents, and the spirit of Christmas to them all.
From the author of the Agatha Raisin television seriesA HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery Celebrate the Holidays with M. In the dark, wintry highlands of Lochdubh, Scotland, where the local Calvinist element resists the secular trimmings of Christmas, the spirit of Old St. Nor is crime taking a holiday, as Constable Hamish Macbeth soon finds himself protecting an unhappy girl, unlocking the secrets of a frightened old woman, and retrieving some stolen holiday goods. And he had better do it quickly, for the church bells will soon toll and all of Lochdubh will be forced to face another dreary winter without the comforting embrace of Yuletide cheer.. Nick is about
In this mystery without a murder, Beaton reintroduces familiar characters like the spinster Curry sisters and local seer Angus Macdonald, while working in newcomers such as Maisie. Gallagher reports that her beloved cat, Smoky, has been stolen. . As Hamish works on the two cases, he also makes the acquaintance of the Andersons, a strict and reserved couple whose daughter, Morag, longs for a traditional Christmas. Back in Lochdubh, crusty loner Mrs. The lanky and amiable Hamish is told to cover the beat of a neighboring town, Cnothan, as well, where someone has made off with not only the village Christmas lights but also the huge tree. From Publishers Weekly From the always sunny Beaton comes this Christmas special of a book featuring policeman Hamish Macbeth (Death of an Addict, etc.) and two minor Yuletide mysteries. In the fishing village of Lochdubh, Christmas looms, but there are no decorations or Christmas trees as the conserv