Death of a Witch (Hamish Macbeth Series #25) Book

Back to the Scottish Highlands and an picturesque place called Lochdubn where the local constabulary consists of one local policeman called Hamish Macbeth who guard the peace and the law.

When Hamish returns from a disappointing vacation trip abroad he find that a new lady has taken residence in the person of Catriona Beldame. This lady peddles her "herbs" to the local men who want to return to earlier times when there was some sexual bliss in their marriages. However the herbs tend to have a different result as the men expect and if the ladies don't cooperate there is little action anyhow.
Hamish finds this newcomer a nuisance and will do anything to get rid of her. And his prayers get answered when he finds her dead and her body being burned before the forensic investigators can arrive. Which also brings along the latest woman who thinks she can alter Hamish Macbeths ways and make him a career man outside of his beloved village.
Quite a few murders later and of course Elspeth being a reporter also entering the picture with a male reporter Perry who is quite an attractive man also chasing the cold blooded murderer who by now could be responsible for 4 killings Hamish can only come to the conclusion that the murders all have to with SEX. Quite shocking for his part of the Highlands.

Another fun filled episode in which Hamish love life and his work makes reading a fun experience. It is not all about murder and mayhem but about the various characters that make this small universe so much fun.

A good read to spend some time with and it does not take to much time at all to read.

PS I returned to this book by accident and found the visit to Lochdubhn an enjoyable one, these Hamish Macbeth are by no means brilliant writing but they remain a guilty pleasure for me and ever so often I grab some from the bookshelf and enjoy a short visit. These books remain good fun.