{"title":"Hamish Macbeth","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"death-of-a-valentine-hamish-macbeth-25-mc-beaton-paperback","title":"Death of a Valentine (Hamish Macbeth Book 25) by M. C. Beaton - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781472124616\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeath 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmazing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic cosy mystery from a Sunday Times bestselling author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the much-loved, long-running Hamish Macbeth series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharming Scottish Highlands setting with warm, witty characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-contained plot, easy to enjoy without reading the series in order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for fans of gentle crime fiction and Highland-set stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new paperback copy, ready to gift or add to your collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eM.C. Beaton (1935-2019) was the international best-selling author of over 160 novels and creator of the fictional detectives Hamish Macbeth and Agatha Raisin. Born Marion Chesney in Glasgow, Scotland, she worked for many years as a journalist before becoming an award-winning writer of Regency and Edwardian romances. In 1985 she penned her first detective story, Death of a Gossip, and the pen name M.C. Beaton was born, going on to captivate millions of readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA perfect blend of humour, heart and Highland mystery, Death of a Valentine offers cosy crime fans a warm, witty read with an unforgettable setting and characters you'll want to return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and cover design match the UK paperback edition as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"M.C. 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Following the endlessly resourceful, endlessly reluctant-to-be-promoted Highland constable, these cosy mysteries blend gentle humour, sharp observation of small-town life, and cleverly plotted murders. Ideal for readers who love Agatha Christie-style whodunits with a warmer, wittier edge, this brand new paperback set is a wonderful introduction or a welcome addition for existing fans of the much-loved BBC-adapted series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach title in this set drops Hamish Macbeth into a fresh Highland scandal. 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Throughout, Beaton's trademark wit, vivid Highland scenery, and a rotating cast of Lochdubh regulars make these page-turners as comforting as they are compelling. 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