The Demise of a Gossip in the Tea Room | A Hamish Macbeth Mystery

Life moves gently in the Highland village of Lochdubh, where the kettle is always warm, the gossip is constant, and nothing ever seems truly hidden for long. But when one of the village’s most talkative regulars is found dead inside the cozy tea room, the familiar rhythm of daily chatter is shattered by shock and suspicion.

Constable Hamish Macbeth soon discovers that a place meant for comfort and conversation has been quietly collecting secrets. Half-heard remarks, strained smiles, and suddenly polite silences suggest that the victim knew far more than was safe — and may have said one thing too many. In a village where everyone listens and no one forgets, gossip becomes both a weapon and a motive.

As mist drifts through narrow lanes and the Highlands settle into a hushed, watchful calm, Hamish patiently untangles a web of bruised pride, old grudges, and carefully protected reputations. A missed appointment, a teacup left untouched, and a truth whispered too late begin to reveal how small resentments can turn deadly.

Designed for relaxing evening listening and gentle sleep, this slow-paced, character-driven Scottish mystery offers warmth, wit, and quiet suspense — where danger hides behind kindness, and even the most familiar faces may conceal dark intentions.

Settle in, unwind, and let the soft atmosphere of Lochdubh carry you through a comforting yet compelling cozy mystery.

🎧 Cozy mystery audiobook
🏔️ Scottish Highland village setting
🕯️ Calm, slow-paced narration for sleep

Disclaimer:
This is a fan-made fictional story inspired by the works of M.C. Beaton and the Hamish Macbeth series. Created purely as a respectful tribute to classic cozy mysteries. All rights to original characters and settings belong to their respective owners.
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