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Death of a Poison Pen

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5th November 2009

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Selected: ebook / ISBN-13: 9781849012676

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A sudden outbreak of maliciousness strikes the town of Lochdubh in the form of a rash of poison pen letters. Things turn deadly when the local postmistress is found hanged in her room… with a vicious note beneath her dangling feet. Though his superiors call it suicide, PC Hamish Macbeth pronounces it murder. But Hamish is soon distracted by Jenny Ogilvie, a friend of his ex-fiancee, who arrives in Lochdubh to seduce him. And then he’s ambushed by local reporter Elspeth Grant, who sets out to land the story – and Hamish – for herself.

Caught in the middle of this volatile case, Hamish faces dangerous romances… and a blackhearted culprit wielding a mighty – and lethal – pen.

Praise for the Hamish Macbeth series:

The much-loved Hamish Macbeth series. beguiling blend of wry humour and sharp observations about rural life. – Good Book Guide.

It’s always a special treat to return to Lochdubh. – New York Times Book Review.

The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of o.utrageous black comedy, have reached cult status. – Anne Robinson, The Times

Reviews

Publishers Weekly
Once again M C Beaton has concocted an amusing brew of mystery and romance that will keep her fans turning the pages.
Booklist
Great stuff, as usual.