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| Death of a Gentle Lady (Hamish Macbeth Mysteries, No. 24) | 
 enlarge | Author: M. C. Beaton
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 61341
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 0446582603
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780446582605
ASIN: 0446582603
Publication Date: February 11, 2008
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Interesting story, but would like to see Hamish get more of a personal life! August 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The 24th installment into the life of Scottish policeman, Hamish Macbeth is presented IN DEATH OF A GENTLE LADY.
Hamish has more than his share of problems in this story. His boss wants to close the small police station in the little town of Lochdubh where Hamish Macbeth is the only policeman! This is a very stressful time and Hamish is also very lonely until he meets a gorgeous Turkish girl who seems to be the proverbial "maiden in distress." The young woman's employer, a Mrs. Gentle, is an elderly lady that most people seem to think is sweet and gentle! However, Hamish takes an instant dislike to her and believes her to be rather nasty. His old love, the beautiful, Priscilla always seems to come back into his life at the worst of times and he realizes that he is never over his feelings for her!
Deception, a murder or two, betrayal and a lot of misunderstanding is always a part of the life of Hamish Macbeth. I enjoyed the story, but I think, I'm about ready for Hamish to solve his love life once and for all! Maybe in book number 25?
Judith Miller
 Great summer read July 23, 2008
It is always a pleasure to pick up a Hamish Macbeth book. Some of the books are better than others and I enjoyed this one more than some of her later Macbeth books.
Yes, it is far-fetched in spots and yes it can be formulaic - but that is the magic of this series! I feel that I know Hamish and the inhabitants of Lockdubh and it is always fun to see what's new in their end of the world. Humor abounds and the ending is priceless. A great way to spend a summer afternoon.
A Mystery with marriage at the beginning and end June 28, 2008
Officer Hamish is in the middle of a murder investigation...then another...then another..all because he thought he was trying to help someone out of a difficult situation. The suspects are many and the twists and turns are fun. I liked the way that Hamish would get even with folks when they messed with him. The final chapter is an excellent example of this...funny. Enjoyed it and look forward to another mystery
with Officer Hamish, his lady friends, his dog, cat, chickens and sheep...in a small sleepy town where nothing ever happens....
Death of a Gentle Lady June 5, 2008
The latest M.C.Beaton series about Hamish Macbeth. I've loved every one and this one was no exception.
 Back to Lochdubh May 26, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It is always a pleasure to return to Lochdubh and the adventures of Hamish Macbeth, although that charming Scottish village does seem to have an inordinate number of murders. There are also any number of castles in the vicinity.
The characters are always interesting, and I do like the tours of the countryside. Ms. Beaton writes extremely well as Beaton or as Marion Chesney. However, the flaw in this book is with the plot. It seems to be a rehash of previous plots. A large and disparate family has gathered at the old manor house or castle to be informed or tested with respect to a will. The wealthy owner of the place is murdered, with all present having a good motive for the crime. I'll even go along with that, but I was disappointed here that Hamish, the local constable, solves the murder by some form of intuition. All his guesses prove correct. If there is a logical process to his thinking, the reader is not let in on it.
Too bad. The atmosphere, characters and writing are let down by the plot. As a result, this novel does not measure up to many of the previous books in the Hamish Macbeth series.
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