Death of a Kingfisher
par
M.C. Beaton
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Fantasy
Format
Broché
Pages
279
Langue
Anglais
Publié
Feb 1, 2013
Éditeur
Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN-10
1472103025
ISBN-13
9781472103024
Description
In the depths of a troubling recession, the serene landscape of the Scottish Highlands becomes a metaphorical battleground for its residents. Hamish Macbeth, the ever-observant police constable, finds himself at the center of rising tensions within his beloved community. As financial struggles weigh heavily on the townsfolk, Macbeth must navigate the delicate balance between maintaining peace and uncovering unsettling truths.
Amidst this atmosphere of desperation, a strange occurrence pits neighbor against neighbor, revealing the darker aspects of human nature. The murder of a local creates an ominous ripple throughout the community, and Macbeth is determined to untangle the threads of deception that bind them. With an innate ability to read people's emotions and motives, he embarks on a quest to solve the mystery, unearthing hidden rivalries and unspoken secrets within the profound stillness of the Highlands.
As he delves deeper, Macbeth discovers that the case involves more than just a tragic death; it reflects the broader struggles faced by his community during hard times. The mounting pressures force everyone to confront their own desires and moral dilemmas, culminating in an unsettling conclusion where Hamish must reconcile his sense of duty with the harsh realities of life and loss in the Highlands.
Amidst this atmosphere of desperation, a strange occurrence pits neighbor against neighbor, revealing the darker aspects of human nature. The murder of a local creates an ominous ripple throughout the community, and Macbeth is determined to untangle the threads of deception that bind them. With an innate ability to read people's emotions and motives, he embarks on a quest to solve the mystery, unearthing hidden rivalries and unspoken secrets within the profound stillness of the Highlands.
As he delves deeper, Macbeth discovers that the case involves more than just a tragic death; it reflects the broader struggles faced by his community during hard times. The mounting pressures force everyone to confront their own desires and moral dilemmas, culminating in an unsettling conclusion where Hamish must reconcile his sense of duty with the harsh realities of life and loss in the Highlands.
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