A witty and charming Scottish Highland mystery where village gossip, literary ambition, and murder make for one very entertaining read.
 
When a pretentious writer moves to Lochdubh and starts a creative writing class, the local villagers are eager for something new — until their instructor proves to be an unbearable bore. But when the would-be author is found dead, everyone suddenly has a motive. Enter Hamish Macbeth, the laid-back village constable whose knack for solving crimes is as sharp as his Highland humor. As Hamish untangles alibis and rivalries, he discovers that the quietest corners of Scotland hide the loudest secrets.
 
In Death of a Bore, M.C. Beaton once again brings readers back to the picturesque Highlands, where her beloved hero Hamish Macbeth finds trouble lurking beneath the heather. The arrival of arrogant writer John Heppel sets the small village abuzz — until his rudeness earns him enemies everywhere he goes. When Heppel turns up dead, Hamish faces a long list of suspects, each with their own reason for wanting the man silenced.
 
With humor, heart, and a keen sense of local color, Beaton crafts another irresistible mystery full of eccentric villagers, witty dialogue, and Scottish charm. Between solving the crime, dodging superiors, and managing his hopeless love life, Hamish proves once again that being lazy doesn’t mean being wrong — especially when murder’s afoot.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
Classic M.C. Beaton humor and Scottish charm in full form.
A clever mystery with eccentric suspects and sharp wit.
Features Hamish Macbeth at his best — clever, kind, and quietly heroic.
A perfect blend of small-town coziness and British-style humor.
Can be enjoyed as a standalone or part of the long-running series.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Agatha Raisin and The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.
Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a strong sense of place.
Cozy collectors who love dry British humor and character-driven plots.
Anyone seeking a light, comforting mystery with charm and wit.
 
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