Hamish Macbeth: Death of a Smuggler

The unputdownable new cosy mystery set in the Scottish Highlands

MC Beaton author R W Green author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group

Published:13th Feb '25

Should be back in stock very soon

Hamish Macbeth: Death of a Smuggler cover

In this latest installment, Hamish Macbeth faces a challenging murder case intertwined with secrets and his rival, Detective Chief Inspector Blair. Can he restore peace?

In Hamish Macbeth: Death of a Smuggler, the beloved constable of Lochdubh finds his desire for tranquility disrupted once again. As autumn descends upon the Scottish Highlands, Hamish hopes for a peaceful respite after the bustling tourist season. However, his plans for a quiet life are derailed when his new constable arrives with unexpected news and secrets that complicate his world. The cozy atmosphere of the village is shattered during the grand reopening of the local pub, where Hamish encounters a family with a vendetta against a man who has vanished without a trace.

The plot thickens when a woman's body is discovered, intertwining her fate with that of the missing man. As Hamish grapples with the mounting pressure of the murder investigation, he is reluctantly paired with his nemesis, Detective Chief Inspector Blair. Their contentious relationship only adds to the chaos as Hamish navigates a growing list of suspects and puzzling circumstances. Each clue leads him deeper into a web of deceit, where the stakes are higher than ever, and the quiet life he craves seems increasingly elusive.

With a blend of humor, intrigue, and the charming backdrop of Lochdubh, Hamish Macbeth: Death of a Smuggler promises to keep readers engaged as they follow Hamish through yet another captivating mystery. Can he solve the case before more lives are lost, or will the chaos claim him as its next victim?

ISBN: 9781408718582

Dimensions: 218mm x 140mm x 28mm

Weight: 360g

240 pages