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Everyone in the village of Lochdubh adores Josie McSween, Hamish's newest constable and blushing bride-to-be. While locals think she is quite a catch, Hamish has a severe case of pre-nuptial jitters...after all, if it wasn't for the recent murder of a beautiful woman in a neighbouring village there wouldn't be a wedding in the first place. For it was a mysterious Valentine's Day card - delivered to the victim before her death - which initially drew Hamish and Josie together in the investigation. 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At first Hamish is charmed by her, but is dismayed when he finds out she's been supplying dangerous potions to certain local people. No one seems willing to listen to his warnings and when she is found murdered, poor Hamish is the prime suspect. Obviously, he must solve the murder to clear his own name and bring contentment back to his beloved Lochdubh. Praise for the \"Hamish Macbeth\" series: 'First rate...deft social comedy and wonderfully realized atmosphere' - \"Booklist\". 'It's always a special treat to return to Lochdubh' - \"New York Times Book Review\". 'The detective novels of M. C. 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After all, she's been out drinking and he'd prefer not to be bothered with such an arrogant and annoying woman. 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