The Gossip's Death

In the northern Scotland, amid beautiful landscapes, a fishing school opens its doors: eight people arrive in the village of Lochdub, hoping to catch trout and enjoy a pleasant break. But from the very first days, everything goes wrong—vacation is ruined by quarrels, gossip, and petty bickering, and soon a murder occurs. The local constable Hamish Macbeth takes on the investigation—someone the villagers have grown used to seeing as a rare bungler and hopeless loafer. Still, first impressions can be deceiving: Macbeth turns out to be far more observant and clever than he seems, and he can solve the case even if everyone around him does all they can to hinder him. The series of novels about Constable Macbeth has become internationally famous: light, witty, and charming detective stories will appeal to those who value the atmosphere of English classics, love Miss Marple and Inspector Barnaby, and don’t mind savagely sharp remarks and a strong cup of tea.