He’d heard nothing about Hibbert taking a holiday and his day was suddenly cheered by the thought that he might be rid of her for a couple of weeks. It’s not that cozy a series anymore when animals are hurt, there are multiple murders, and the Russian mob is involved. The latest books in this series have really departed from the cozy mystery genre and I'm growing tired of the grittiness and violence. He immediately recognized the pink coat and hat of Kate Hibbert, the woman who had moved into the glen more than a year before. I want to thank NetGalley and the the publisher for letting me read and review ‘Death of a Traitor’.

This all takes place outside of Lochdubh, so we briefly see some familiar faces at times, but the villagers are not prominent in the story. Auld Mary, considered a hero by two, a witch by some, and a traitor by others, aided the two young lovers’ escape which led to her death and later interest in the island on which she lived. Let's hope this is a sign of stories to come, as R W Green really can't put himself in the alter ego of Agatha Raisin at all.But Charles was at school, in London so when he finished and both tired of the long commute to the north of Scotland, they moved to the Cotswolds where Agatha Raisin was created.

Hamish Macbeth is one of my favorite mystery series to read, but I was worried that Hamish would have a different feel when R. The Two Sisters, mountains viewed from Lochdubh, and boulders in the glen between them formed from a battle between a giant and an imprisoned demon is a fascinating tale adding to the ancient mystery of the highlands. He ran a hand over the greying stubble on his chin, shrugged and turned to head for home, itching to tell Clara he had seen that damned woman leaving their glen. She was forever drinking coffee, having lunch with Clara or happening to drop by just as they were about to sit down at teatime, making them feel obliged to invite her to share their evening meal.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. book written by RW Green from notes and conversations with the late MC Beaton and I have to say that I am mostly still on board. On a day like today, he mused, with a blue sky and a light breeze breathing the freshest of air across the mountains, gently ruffling the heather in soft purple waves, Sutherland was surely the most beautiful place on the planet. MacBeth does his job effectively but with loyalty and understanding, to the frustration of some of his superiors. As though they could read his thoughts, several of the North Country Cheviots turned their white faces towards him, their pensive expressions filled with false wisdom.