Clara never complained, but Hibbert kept on about it until, in the end, he’d been forced to agree that Clara shouldn’t be carrying the peat and that he needed to do something about it. Green, now on his own with this and the Agatha Raisin series, is an expert of Beaton’s work through his friendship and detailed discussions with her about the characters, the environment, and the crimes to investigate. This book is far darker, though there are occasionally flashes of the old Hamish that brighten the narrative. He “unofficially” takes the item from the crime scene believing it may hold evidence key to understanding what happened to the victim. This was followed by a move to Fleet Street to the Daily Express where she became chief woman reporter.

Making his way down the slope, he took a look behind the mound that had obscured his view only to find the track deserted. He tutted, setting off down the hill to find a spot where he could catch sight of her again when she reappeared, Bonnie trotting at his heels.

Again, DCI Blair’s role is contentious and interfering, and since his colleagues appear unable or unwilling to punish him, I wonder when karma will have a more active role in any comeuppance. Torn between loyalty to Lochdubh and his job, Hamish begins threading his way through a maze of deceit, quickly finding himself on the trail of a ruthless, treacherous murderer.

You’ll just have to strap on your favorite kilt and visit scenic Lochdubh to find out exactly what is going on. Once he had a view of the track and the road running along the loch-side, he raised his binoculars again. I am a fan of the television program (1995-1997), starring the iconic Robert Carlyle in the title lead, and since many of the storylines in the books were not adapted to the television series, it’s very entertaining to have a favorite character placed into new predicaments as well as seeing how the books differ from the show: Macbeth’s persona, Lochdubh residents, and putting a murder mystery at the center, hence all the “Death of …” titles. Interviewing those who were closest to her, Macbeth is perplexed by their apparent lack of concern but sees no reason to suspect foul play. While bookselling, by chance, she got an offer from the Scottish Daily Mail to review variety shows and quickly rose to be their theatre critic.This lovely, lively story sees Hamish getting shot at on a beach, a far cry from the benign thefts in his village. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around February 14, 2023. The temporary partnership between Macbeth and DC David Forbes has an evolving dynamic from an obvious skepticism about loyalties to a successful collaboration.