Death of a Glutton
von
M.C. Beaton
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Mystery
Science Fiction
Format
Taschenbuch
Seiten
240
Sprache
Englisch
Veröffentlicht
Nov 2, 2017
Verlag
Constable
Ausgabe
01
ISBN-10
1472124138
ISBN-13
9781472124135
Beschreibung
In a quaint Scottish village, the peaceful ambiance is shattered by the untimely demise of a notorious glutton. As townsfolk mourn the loss, they also grapple with the shadows of secrets that linger beneath the surface, revealing a tapestry of hidden motives and old grudges. Hamish Macbeth, the village’s endearing and sharp-witted police constable, finds himself at the heart of a perplexing mystery that combines both culinary excess and sinister undertones.
With his characteristic charm and dry humor, Macbeth delves into the lives of the locals, each harboring their own grievances against the deceased. The investigation uncovers a rich cast of characters, from envious neighbors to duplicitous friends, all of whom have their own reasons to want the glutton silenced forever. As Hamish sifts through the clues, he learns that not everything is as it seems, and sometimes, the truth can be as dangerous as it is delicious.
As he unravels the web of deceit, Hamish must navigate the complexities of village life, balancing his duties as a constable with the intrusiveness of gossip that can derail his investigation. The tension rises as new developments arise and unexpected alliances form. The picturesque backdrop of the Scottish Highlands serves as a stark contrast to the murky depths of human nature that Hamish uncovers.
In this compelling tale of mystery and intrigue, readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride through the idyllic yet flawed community, where everyone has something to hide. Through Hamish Macbeth’s keen insights and unabashed dedication to justice, the story illustrates how the simplest of lives can be intertwined with the most complicated of fates.
With his characteristic charm and dry humor, Macbeth delves into the lives of the locals, each harboring their own grievances against the deceased. The investigation uncovers a rich cast of characters, from envious neighbors to duplicitous friends, all of whom have their own reasons to want the glutton silenced forever. As Hamish sifts through the clues, he learns that not everything is as it seems, and sometimes, the truth can be as dangerous as it is delicious.
As he unravels the web of deceit, Hamish must navigate the complexities of village life, balancing his duties as a constable with the intrusiveness of gossip that can derail his investigation. The tension rises as new developments arise and unexpected alliances form. The picturesque backdrop of the Scottish Highlands serves as a stark contrast to the murky depths of human nature that Hamish uncovers.
In this compelling tale of mystery and intrigue, readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride through the idyllic yet flawed community, where everyone has something to hide. Through Hamish Macbeth’s keen insights and unabashed dedication to justice, the story illustrates how the simplest of lives can be intertwined with the most complicated of fates.
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