Death of a Gossip
About Death of a Gossip
Police Constable Hamish Macbeth is called in to investigate the death of the unpopular Lady Jane, a malicious gossip and student at the Lochdubh School of Casting, Salmon and Trout Fishing, set in the Scottish Highlands
What readers say
A spiteful guest at a Highland fly-fishing school is murdered, and readers enjoy Hamish as an underestimated village policeman, the cozy setting and a classic gathering of suspects. Critics say the start is slow and heavy on fishing detail, the characters are one-dimensional, the solution comes by confession, and the treatment of women and weight feels dated. Recent reviews are mostly positive, and many say the series improves as Hamish develops.
Best for: Readers who want a quick, old-fashioned Highland whodunit and plan to read on.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated October 2026.
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