Death of a Chimney Sweep, M. C. Beaton
Death of a Chimney Sweep, M. C. Beaton
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Death of a Chimney Sweep

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Graeme Malcolm

Unabridged: 5 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2011

Synopsis

In the isolated villages in the north of Scotland, the villagers rely on the services of the chimney sweep, Pete Ray, and his old-fashioned brushes. Pete is always able to find work in the Scottish highlands—until the day that Police Constable Hamish Macbeth notices blood dripping onto the floor of a villager's fireplace and a dead body stuffed inside the chimney.The entire town of Lochdubh is certain Pete is the culprit, but Hamish doesn't believe that the affable chimney sweep is capable of committing murder. Then Pete's body is found on the Scottish moors, and the mystery deepens. It's up to Hamish to discover who is responsible for the dirty deed—and this time, the murderer may be closer than he realizes.

About M. C. Beaton

M. C. Beaton, hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide. 

About Graeme Malcolm

Graeme Malcolm was an actor and winning audiobook narrator who earned twelve AudioFile Earphones Awards. He has performed on Broadway as Pharaoh in Aida and as Sir Edward Ramsay in The King and I. His television appearances include Law & Order, Follow the River, and Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (with Laurence Olivier). His film credits include A Further Gesture, The Adventures of Sebastian Cole, and Reunion.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara on November 12, 2021

In this 26th book in the 'Hamish Macbeth' series, the Scottish policeman investigates murders linked to shady business deals. The book can be read as a standalone. ***** Captain Henry Davenport and his wife Milly recently retired to a village in northern Scotland. The couple largely keep to themselves......more

Goodreads review by Fiona on February 05, 2017

I was already judgemental of this book, expecting it to be inferior to Agatha Raisin, but I was pleasantly surprised and found it amusing, clever and sharp. MC Beaton is a great cosy mystery writer.......more

Goodreads review by Peg on December 20, 2011

I've read all of the Hamish MacBeth mysteries and enjoyed them all. Especially how Hamish is presented and the descriptions of Scotland that made me yearn to visit. This book is DEvOID of all the elements that make this an endearing series. I thought Hamish was downright mean, churlish and irrespons......more

Goodreads review by ~☆~Autumn on July 28, 2024

This one has a sickening ending about a septic system which was not funny to me but probably was to M. C. Beaton. I did enjoy the villainess getting eaten by a shark. She was in a rare mood with her writing in this one. I would not really rate this one as "cozy".......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on August 16, 2011

I've been reading reviews about Beaton's Hamish Macbeth for a long time, but just now got around to reading one of this amusing series myself. There's a long list of titles to choose from but this one happened to catch my eye first. I'm of Scottish ancestry so anything set in Scotland is bound to ple......more

Quotes

“Cozy fans who value amusing characters over intricate plotting will be well satisfied.” Publishers Weekly

“The Scottish highlands that Beaton depicts with such skill are beautiful and sinister, a fitting backdrop to her Hamish Macbeth series and especially to this one, her twenty-sixth craggy-cozy…Great stuff, as usual.” Booklist

“Malcolm’s reading makes it obvious the story takes place in Scotland. His authentic brogue is melodious, gentle, and clear as a bell.” Booklist, audio review

“Apart from the puzzle, Hamish’s latest advances the career and love life of the clever, stubborn Scot.” Kirkus Reviews

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