Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton

Death of a Gossip

Hamish Macbeth #1

M.C. Beaton

185 pages 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 - or should that be fins? - of those around her.Among the victims of her sharp tongue is Lochdubh constable Hamish Macb...

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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%

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