The Silent Bell of New Year | A Hamish Macbeth Mystery

As the old year fades, snow settles quietly over the Scottish Highlands and the village of Lochdubh prepares to welcome the New Year. Lanterns glow against frosted windows, laughter drifts through warm halls, and the familiar sound of bells is expected to ring — yet one bell remains silent, and its absence brings an uneasy calm.

When a sudden death disrupts the New Year’s celebration, Constable Hamish Macbeth is drawn into a mystery shaped by old grudges, hidden regrets, and truths long left unspoken. Beneath the polite smiles and festive cheer lie private resentments and fragile reputations, all carefully protected from the light of day.

As whispers move through the village and the night grows still, Hamish senses that this is no ordinary case. The silent bell becomes a symbol of something deeply wrong — a clue pointing toward choices made in the past and secrets that refuse to remain buried.

Set among snow-covered hills, glowing hearths, and the quiet anticipation of a new beginning, this gentle Scottish cozy mystery unfolds at a slow, comforting pace. Perfect for relaxing evenings, bedtime listening, or drifting peacefully to sleep, it invites you into a world where tradition, charm, and danger quietly coexist.

🎧 Cozy mystery audiobook for sleep
🏔️ Scottish Highlands village setting
🕯️ Slow-paced, calming narration
❄️ Winter & New Year festive atmosphere
📖 Classic British cozy detective story

Fan-made fiction inspired by the works of M.C. Beaton, created as a respectful tribute to the Hamish Macbeth series and classic cozy mysteries.