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Description edit
A blinding toothache sends Hamish Macbeth 120 miles out of Lochdubh to the dentist Frederick Gilchrist, only to find him dead. Since everyone is pleased the dentist is deceased--patients, several harassed women, and even his wife--Macbeth faces one of the more biting challenges of his career.
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Characters/People edit
- Hamish Macbeth: Scottish Police Constable
- Jeannie Gilchrist: The ex-wife of the murdered dentist.
- Sarah: A young hiker who catches Hamish's fancy.
- Blair: Hamish's bullying boss at Strathbane.
- Mrs. Macbean: The wife of the hotel owner, The Scotsman.
- Jimmy Anderson: A detective from Strathbane.
- Priscilla: The love of Hamish's life.
- Maggie Bane: The murdered dentist's assistant.
- Willie: The waiter at the Napoli, the Italian restaurant in Lochdubh.
- Fred Sutherland: Add a description of this character.
- Smiley
- Harnish
- Angela
- Angus
- Mrs. Harrison
- Mr. Johnson
- Stourie
- Mrs. Cody
- Mrs. Edwardson
- Archie
- Pete
- Dr. Brodie
- Jessie
- Darleen
- Mrs. Morton
- Strathbane
- Johnny King
- Mr. Murchison
- Johnnie Walker
- Mr. Packer
- Macgregor
- Charlie
- Mr. Goodman
First Sentence edit
It was a chill autumn in the Highlands of Scotland when Police Constable Hamish Macbeth awoke in hell.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 13 of 29 in Hamish Macbeth Mysteries. (standard series)
Preceded by Death of a Macho Man , and followed by Death of a Scriptwriter .
Authors & Contributors edit
- M. C. Beaton (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Mysterious Press Aug.
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1997
ISBN: 0892966432
Page Count: 200
Publisher: Mysterious Press Aug.
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1997
ISBN: 0892966432
Page Count: 200
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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