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 	Title:                  Death Of A Charming Man (HM10)
 	Author:                 M. C. Beaton
 	Read By:                Davina Porter
 
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 	Number of MP3s:         6 plus PARS and info
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 	Frequency:			44 KHz mono
 	Run Time:			6:29 h:m

Story
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From Publishers Weekly
One of the warmest and quirkiest mystery series around boasts a new 
publisher and a welcome burst of fresh energy. Making his 10th appearance 
(following Death of a Travelling Man ) is lanky, tousle-haired Scottish 
Highland copper Hamish Macbeth, in the company here of his lazy dog 
Towser, his higher-born fiancee Priscilla and the quixotic inhabitants 
of the village of Lochdubh. Hamish, known for his slovenly lifestyle 
and crafty detecting, meets handsome newcomer, Peter Hynd, whose suave 
looks send the village womenfolk running to the hairdresser and aerobics 
classes. Soon they are at each other's throats and queueing up for a 
place in his bed. The Lothario goes missing and soon the body of one 
of his conquests is found on the beach, leaving Hamish with two mysteries 
to solve while his domestic life deteriorates. Beaton's tremendously 
likable policeman stars here in a tightly wrought tale, with a gem of 
an ending in which Hamish manages to be both dead right and dead wrong. 
Further good news is that the series has been optioned by Zenith Productions, 
the team responsible for the absorbing TV series starring Colin Dexter's 
Inspector Morse.

From Booklist
Hamish MacBeth is a stubborn, silent, gloomy Scotsman who's also kindhearted, 
intelligent, and intuitive. A Lochdubh native, he knows his village, 
the surrounding countryside, and the local folk like the back of his 
hand. His life is satisfyingly settled--he's engaged to the lovely Priscilla 
Halburton-Smythe, and there have been no serious crimes in Lochdubh 
for months. Then incredibly handsome Peter Hynd comes to town, charms 
all the women, antagonizes all the men, and generally turns the town 
on its ear. Hamish senses trouble brewing, but when a body is discovered, 
it's not Hynd after all--at least, the first body isn't. Other coppers 
might be baffled by the case, but not laconic, methodical, determined 
Hamish, who persists until he unravels the puzzling mystery. Beaton's 
low-key police procedural doesn't offer white-knuckle suspense, blood 
and gore, fast-paced action, or stunning climaxes. What it does offer 
is an intimate look at life in a small Scottish village, striking insights 
into human nature, carefully detailed, highly accurate descriptions 
of police work, splendid dry humor, and a story that's as satisfying 
as a cozy cup of tea. 

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