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Death of a Chimney Sweep Audiobook
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In the isolated villages in the north of Scotland, the villagers rely on the services of the chimney sweep, Pete Ray, and his old-fashioned brushes. Pete is always able to find work in the Scottish highlands—until the day that Police Constable Hamish Macbeth notices blood dripping onto the floor of a villager's fireplace and a dead body stuffed inside the chimney.
The entire town of Lochdubh is certain Pete is the culprit, but Hamish doesn't believe that the affable chimney sweep is capable of committing murder. Then Pete's body is found on the Scottish moors, and the mystery deepens. It's up to Hamish to discover who is responsible for the dirty deed—and this time, the murderer may be closer than he realizes.
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"FUN READ, BUT IT'S A SHAME THAT WE KNOW WHO THE MURDERER IS TOO SOON.LECTURA DIVERTIDA, PERO ES UNA LASTIMA QUE MUY PRONTO SABEMOS QUE ES EL ASESINO. "
— Ilgrs (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Cozy fans who value amusing characters over intricate plotting will be well satisfied.”
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“The Scottish highlands that Beaton depicts with such skill are beautiful and sinister, a fitting backdrop to her Hamish Macbeth series and especially to this one, her twenty-sixth craggy-cozy…Great stuff, as usual.”
— Booklist -
“Malcolm’s reading makes it obvious the story takes place in Scotland. His authentic brogue is melodious, gentle, and clear as a bell.”
— Booklist, audio review -
“Apart from the puzzle, Hamish’s latest advances the career and love life of the clever, stubborn Scot.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A New York Times bestseller
Death of a Chimney Sweep Listener Reviews
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Sharon, 10/10/2014
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" The earlier books in the series were so charming; this was a big disappointment. What made the earlier books good was the local character. When the author has Hamish Macbeth involved in international intrigue, as she does here, it doesn't work. "
— Rose, 5/23/2011 -
" Hamish and friends are always delightful! "
— Sandy, 5/21/2011 -
" Having had Hamish McBeth withdrawal symptoms, I swooped on this when I saw it in the library and I wasnt disappointed!Go Hamish!!! "
— Donna, 5/17/2011 -
" Lots of mayhem in this one. Hamish needs a vacation. "
— Margaret, 5/11/2011 -
" I was disapointed after reading what seemed be good reviews. I found the author's style only mimicking the prose of a native Scot.(I'd have been more amused with actual language of the Scots.prose... The storyline was only "HoHum" "
— Al, 4/27/2011 -
" Although these books are not too highly rated, I have enjoyed them all. It must be the Scottish accent of the reader! :) "
— Stacey, 4/26/2011 -
" Listened to on audio. Turned out to be much more violent than I expected and seemed more complicated than some of the other Hamish MacBeth books, but was good. "
— Suzanne, 4/24/2011 -
" MC Beaton's Hamish MacBeth series is always enjoyable. "
— Tasula, 4/22/2011
About M. C. Beaton
M. C. Beaton (1936–2019), hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.
About Graeme Malcolm
Graeme Malcolm was an actor and winning audiobook narrator who earned twelve AudioFile Earphones Awards. He has performed on Broadway as Pharaoh in Aida and as Sir Edward Ramsay in The King and I. His television appearances include Law & Order, Follow the River, and Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (with Laurence Olivier). His film credits include A Further Gesture, The Adventures of Sebastian Cole, and Reunion.