Death of a Sweep (Hamish Macbeth)

Death of a Sweep (Hamish Macbeth)

by M . C . Beaton (Author)

Synopsis

In the south of Scotland, residents get their chimneys vacuum-cleaned. But in the isolated villages in the very north of Scotland, the villagers rely on the services of the itinerant sweep, Pete Ray, and his old-fashioned brushes. Pete is always able to find work in the Scottish highlands, until one day when 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. Once again, it's up to Hamish to discover who's responsible for the dirty deed - and this time, the murderer may be closer than he realizes.

Praise for the Hamish Macbeth series:

The much-loved Hamish Macbeth series. beguiling blend of wry humour and sharp observations about rural life. - Good Book Guide

It's always a special treat to return to Lochdubh. - New York Times Book Review

The detective novels of M C Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status. - Anne Robinson, The Times

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Publisher: C & R Crime
Published: 17 Oct 2013

ISBN 10: 1472105451
ISBN 13: 9781472105455
Book Overview: Village Green Mysteries

Media Reviews
Great stuff, as usual. * Booklist *
Once again M C Beaton has concocted an amusing brew of mystery and romance that will keep her fans turning the pages. * Publishers Weekly *
Author Bio
M.C. Beaton is the author of both the Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series, as well as numerous Regency romances. Her Agatha Raisin books are currently being turned into a TV series on Sky. She lives in Paris and in a Cotswold village that is very much like Agatha's beloved Carsely.