A Highland Christmas
A Highland Christmas by M. C. Beaton is a cozy mystery published by Grand Central Publishing on November 1, 2002. This reprint edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. Set in the dark, wintry highlands of Lochdubh, Scotland, the story follows Constable Hamish Macbeth as he navigates the challenges of a Christmas season that is met with resistance from the local Calvinist community. Amidst the festive backdrop, crime does not take a holiday, and Hamish must address various issues, including protecting a troubled girl and uncovering the secrets of an elderly woman.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and holiday themes as Hamish employs his detective skills to restore some semblance of cheer to the town. The narrative captures the tension between traditional holiday spirit and the local customs that resist it, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone typical of cozy mysteries. With elements of private investigation and small-town dynamics, this book offers a unique perspective on the holiday season, making it a fitting read for those interested in fiction that intertwines mystery with festive elements.
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From the author of the Agatha Raisin television series…A HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery Celebrate the Holidays with M. C. Beaton, The Queen of The Cozy Mystery. In the dark, wintry highlands of Lochdubh, Scotland, where the local Calvinist element resists the secular trimmings of Christmas, the spirit of Old St. Nick is about as welcome as a flat tire on a deserted road. Nor is crime taking a holiday, as Constable Hamish Macbeth soon finds himself protecting an unhappy girl, unlocking the secrets of a frightened old woman, and retrieving some stolen holiday goods. Now the lanky lawman must use all his Highland charm and detective skills to make things right. And he had better do it quickly, for the church bells will soon toll and all of Lochdubh will be forced to face another dreary winter without the comforting embrace of Yuletide cheer.
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