Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton

Death of a Gossip

Hamish Macbeth #1

M.C. Beaton

4 hours, 58 minutes first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious fast-paced
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When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joins the local fishing class she wastes no time in ruffling feathers of those around her....Among the victims of her sharp tongue is Lochdubh constable Hamish Macbeth, yet not even Hamish ...

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Moods

mysterious 83%
lighthearted 53%
funny 39%
adventurous 16%
relaxing 8%
emotional 6%
dark 5%
tense 5%
sad 3%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 39%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 30% | Character: 23% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.27

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