Death of a Valentine (Hamish Macbeth Book 25) by M.C. Beaton - Paperback Cosy Mystery - Scottish Highlands Crime Fiction, Brand New

Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781472124616 Publisher: Constable Overview Death of a Valentine is the twenty-fifth instalment in M. C. Beaton's beloved Hamish Macbeth mystery series, set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. When a Valentine's card leads to murder, sergeant Hamish Macbeth must solve the case while wrestling with cold feet over his own upcoming wedding. Wry, warm and packed with tartan charm, it's classic cosy crime for fans of gentle, character-driven mysteries with a dash of Highland humour. About the Book Amazing news is spreading like wildfire across the Scottish countryside: the most famous of all Highland bachelors, police sergeant Hamish Macbeth, is planning to marry at last! Everyone in the village of Lochdubh adores Josie McSween, Hamish's newest constable and blushing bride-to-be, and locals think he is a lucky man indeed. Yet Hamish has a severe case of pre-nuptial jitters, and it's not only wedding nerves troubling him. A mysterious Valentine's Day card, delivered to a beautiful young woman shortly before her murder, first drew Hamish and Josie together as they investigated the case side by side. As the pair dig deeper, they discover the victim had an endless list of admirers, and Hamish begins to suspect that love in Lochdubh can be deaf, blind and, in this case, deadly. Balancing a fiendishly plotted whodunnit with Beaton's trademark wit and affection for her cast of Highland eccentrics, this instalment finds Hamish torn between duty, doubt and desire. Long-time readers will relish the return of familiar faces from Lochdubh, while newcomers will find it an easy, enjoyable entry point into the much-loved series. Beautifully evocative of the misty glens and close-knit communities of the Scottish Highlands, this is cosy crime writing at its most comforting and compelling, perfect for curling up with on a rainy afternoon. Classic cosy mystery from a Sunday Times bestselling author Part of the much-loved,