I wonder why I never get tired of Hamish Macbeth? I do really wish that he would settle down with Priscilla or Elspeth (preferably Elspeth). He's getting a little too sad and frustrated for my taste. It's time for him to find some personal happiness. I don't think it would really interfere with his character because there could be marital spats and misunderstandings mixed in with Hamish's incredible crime solving. Think about it, M.C. Beaton!
That being said, this is another typical romp through the highlands. One interesting development is more insight into the character of Inspector Daviot, whom I have found in the past to be fairly supportive of Hamish and somewhat aware of Blair's incompetency, at least to the extent of ignoring it. This book may be a turning point (for the worse) for Daviot and Hamish, though, when the two engage in a bit of negotiation that is likely to drive Daviot firmly into Blair's camp. Hamish may have a hard road to travel in the future!
In this entry in the long-running series, Blair has assigned a handsome young police officer to "watch" Hamish in order to gather evidence against him (so, nothing new there). When the police officer is killed Hamish takes over the investigation covertly, since he has been banned from any involvement in the case. Hamish's fellow officer and roommate, Dick, the quiz show genius, is the focus of the romantic entanglements in "Death of a Policeman," but, as usual, things do NOT work out well for him on the local front. Beaton has managed to write an intriguing mystery involving local characters, organized crime, prostitution, thwarted romance, and corruption, all in one little book. It's a quick read, but fun. Check it out when you have a free weekend to read!
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