

Death of a Gossip
Author: M. C. Beaton
Series: Hamish Macbeth Mysteries #1
Narrator: Antony Ferguson
Unabridged: 4 hr 46 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Published: 01/05/2016
Author: M. C. Beaton
Series: Hamish Macbeth Mysteries #1
Narrator: Antony Ferguson
Unabridged: 4 hr 46 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Published: 01/05/2016
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 and public television—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series and the Edwardian Murder Mysteries featuring Lady Rose Summer. Born in Scotland, Beaton started her career writing historical romances under several pseudonyms as well as her maiden name, Marion Chesney. She passed away in 2019.
Antony Ferguson, Earphones Award–winning narrator, was born in London. He has performed successfully on both sides of the Atlantic and has played many leading roles in theater, film, and television.
Fantastic! What a story, so intelligently told! The difference between Death Of A Gossip and the first Agatha Raisin book is that the former doesn't concentrate on the main character's details. That only helped to improve on what was a nice murder case. The gathering of suspects in a library was som......more
A few years ago, I watched a British television show called Hamish MacBeth. It was the first time I saw the actor Robert Carlisle. His portrayal of the low-key Scottish police constable made Carlisle, and the show, instant personal favorites. I have always wanted to read the book series by M.C. Beato......more
I thoroughly enjoy this series with his quirky characters, ironic since of humor, and romantic comedy. These books are set in the Highland area of Scotland, and I prefer to read them in audio rather than with text for that reason. For those of us who use computerized speech to read text, it Mangels......more
A cozy mystery set in a small Scottish town around a fly fishing class. Just the setting is enough to recommend it, but the characters were also a lot of fun. Some were over done, but I really liked Hamish. He's still a bit of a mystery. I was disappointed that the murder mystery wasn't solvable by......more
The mystery was lame and the characters all acted in ways that seemed totally unrealistic. I am a little surprised I made it all the way through this one because it took forever for the story to get started what with having to have each and every character mutter threats under their breath that seem......more
“An enchanting series…M. C. Beaton has a foolproof plot for the village mystery.” New York Times Book Review
“Red-haired, lovesmitten but unflappable, Macbeth is a delight.” Chicago Tribune
“A most entertaining mystery whose central character provides a welcome respite from the slick patter and world-weary philosophy of so many hard-boiled detectives.” Booklist