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Death of a Valentine

A Hamish Macbeth Mystery

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Death of a Valentine

By: M. C. Beaton
Narrated by: Graeme Malcolm
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Amazing news has spread across the Scottish countryside. The most famous of highland bachelors, police sergeant Hamish Macbeth, may actually marry at last. The entire village of Lochdubh adores Macbeth's bride-to-be. Josie McSween is Hamish's new constable, and she is a pretty little thing, with glossy brown hair and big brown eyes.

The local folk think that Josie is quite a catch, but Hamish couldn't be more miserable. The wedding wouldn't be happening if it weren't for the murder of a beautiful woman in a nearby village. After the gorgeous woman receives a deadly Valentine's Day gift, Hamish and Josie take on the case. However, they soon discover that the list of the victim's admirers is endless. The case confirms Hamish's belief that love is extremely dangerous, but he still can't avoid the events that lead up to his celebrated engagement.

Great Scot! Don't miss more of Hamish Macbeth's cases.©2010 Marion Chesney; 2010 BBC Audiobooks America Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Highlander Amish
Colorful Characters • Humorous Elements • Engaging Mystery • Interesting Twists • Charming Setting • Terrific Job
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one of my favorites in the series. interesting sub-plots. Would highly recommend to any Hamish fan.

Great Story!

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Fabulous storytelling for taking a little break from life. Fun beyond words. I can't stop smiling. One endearing or clever or crack-up scene after another. Thanks M. C. Beaton and Graeme Malcom. I'm spoiled for life.

Exquisite reading of superb writing

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M.C. Beaton packed a good dose of humor in this story. She makes you feel as if you’re one of the many residents of Lochdubh, painfully witnessing the ingenious, but lax, constable through his most hilariously brilliant misadventures. Couldn’t help but feel he had everything coming to him, good AND bad. Loved it!

Easily my favorite MacBeth story

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Another entertaining escape into the Scottish Highlands with Hamish. It could be a tad farfetched, but that's part of the fun.

new twists and turns

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This series has been great. Each listen provides wonderful storylines, wonderful narration, and always entertaining

This series has been consistently great!

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These books hook you and I enjoyed this one as well. Hamish has problems with women

Reading them in order

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Truly one of the most enjoyable reads in the Hamish McBeth series so far. Kept me guessing until the end!

Plots on plots on plots!

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Graeme Malcolm does a terrific job narrating these stories. His voice captures Hamish’s highland brogue perfectly. In this title Hamish is neck deep in trouble.

Another great Hamish Macbeth story.

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I enjoyed the characters and the narration. It was a good story and it kept my interest all the way.

Very entertaining

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So I’ve listened to all the Plus/free Hamish books twice and am trying to decide which of the rest are worth a credit. If you’re in the same boat, things to consider:
this book is a one-off in not really fitting in the overall story arc: takes place over more than a year and none of the other stories are concurrent. Other main characters are left unaffected except Hamish and Elspeth reach new levels of understanding and misunderstanding.
The theme of a daft romantic woman as main antagonist is a near copy to Death of a Dreamer. Hamish is usually sharply intuitive and will often take definitive steps to protect his ecosystem yet he spends an uncomfortable year responsible for an irresponsible underling without realizing or removing the danger.

Upon hearing this again in 2025, it’s far better than in my memory! Exciting! (No me-too-whiners, nor disgusting predatory males). Old fashioned friend loyalty beats conniving b*tches. It’s a wonderful life!

>Overall I’m glad I “bought” this one but there are reasons some may want to pass.
BTW, my review may seem like a spoiler but most of the book is told as a flashback. The story opens with the imminent wedding before we jump back a year. MCB’s use of foreshadowing is otherwise rare.

Exciting!! Prior plots redone better

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