M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist (UK 2022)

From the Publisher:
An untimely death wipes the smile from Hamish's face...
In Scotland, where thrift and a 'nice set of dentures' are generally admired, Dr Frederick Gilchrist's cheap rates and penchant for pulling teeth have gained him quite a clientele. However, wiser Highlanders - like Hamish Macbeth - opt to steer clear of this reputed womanizer's all-too-busy hands. Only jaw-throbbing agony drives Hamish to Gilchrist's surgery, but what he finds there is the dentist's dead body - putting several angry husbands in the frame for murder...

Praise for M.C. Beaton:
'The books are a delight: clever, intricate, sardonic and amazingly true to the real Highlands' -- Kerry Greenwood
'It's always a special treat to return to Lochdubh' -- New York Times

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist. A Hamish Macbeth Murder Mystery. Constable, ISBN: 9781472124494 (May, 2022), 320 p., £9.99.

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist (UK 2018)

From the Publisher:
An untimely death wipes the smile from Hamish's face...
In Scotland, where thrift and a 'nice set of dentures' are generally admired, Dr Frederick Gilchrist's cheap rates and penchant for pulling teeth have gained him quite a clientele. However, wiser Highlanders - like Hamish Macbeth - opt to steer clear of this reputed womanizer's all-too-busy hands. Only jaw-throbbing agony drives Hamish to Gilchrist's surgery, but what he finds there is the dentist's dead body - putting several angry husbands in the frame for murder...

Praise for M.C. Beaton:
'The books are a delight: clever, intricate, sardonic and amazingly true to the real Highlands' -- Kerry Greenwood
'It's always a special treat to return to Lochdubh' -- New York Times

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist. A Hamish Macbeth Murder Mystery. Constable, ISBN: 9781472124494 (March, 2018), 320 p., £8.99.

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist (UK 2013)

From the Publisher:
Just when Hamish most needs him, the dentist turns up dead
In Scotland, where thrift and a 'nice set of dentures' are generally admired, dental surgeon Dr Frederick Gilchrist's cheap rates and penchant for pulling teeth have gained him a clientele. However, wiser Highlanders (like Hamish Macbeth) opt to steer clear of this reputed womanizer's all-too-busy hands. Only jaw-throbbing agony drives Hamish to Gilchrist's surgery, but what he finds is the dentist's dead body, putting several angry husbands in the frame for murder...

'The detective novels of M.C. Beaton, a master of outrageous black comedy, have reached cult status.' -- ANNE ROBINSON, The Times
'Reading Beaton is an experience akin to discovering buried treasure... An outstanding read from one of the real masters of mystery.' -- Booklist

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist. A Hamish Macbeth Murder Mystery. C & R Crime / Little, Brown, ISBN: 9781472105325 (September, 2013), 277 p., £7.99.

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist (UK 2009)

From the Publisher:
Just when Hamish most needs him, the dentist turns up dead
In Scotland, where thrift and a 'nice set of dentures' are generally admired, dental surgeon Dr Frederick Gilchrist's cheap rates and penchant for pulling teeth have gained him a clientele. However, wiser Highlanders (like Hamish Macbeth) opt to steer clear of this reputed womanizer's all-too-busy hands. Only jaw-throbbing agony drives Hamish to Gilchrist's surgery, but what he finds is the dentist's dead body, putting several angry husbands in the frame for murder...

'Splendid fun.' -- New York Times Book Review
'The much-loved Hamish Macbeth series .. beguiling blend of wry humour and sharp observations about rural life.' -- Good Book Guide

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist. A Hamish Macbeth Murder Mystery. Robinson, ISBN: 1845299086 (May, 2009), 311 p., £6.99.

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist (USA 1998 / 12th printing)

From the Publisher:
MURDER WITH BITE
In Scotland, where thrift and a "nice set of dentures" are Ladmired, Dr. Frederick Gilchrist's cheap rates and penchant for pulling teeth have gained him a clientele. However, wiser Highlanders -- like Lochdubh policeman Hamish Macbeth -- steer clear of this reputed womanizer's too-busy hands. Only jaw-throbbing agony could drive Macbeth to Gilchrist's surgery. The day it does, the constable stoically prepares to lose his smile. But what he finds is more nerve-wrenching: the body of Dr. Gilchrist. With more than one angry husband a possible suspect, Macbeth may be biting off more than he can chew when he starts to extract clues... and uncovers a past as dangerous as it is shocking.

"AN ENCHANTING SERIES... M.C. BEATON HAS A FOOLPROOF PLOT FOR THE VILLAGE MYSTERY." -- Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review
"MACBETH IS THE SORT OF CHARACTER WHO SLYLY GROWS ON YOU." -- Chicago Sun-Times

M.C. BEATON is the author of the Hamish Macbeth mystery series, as well as the acclaimed Agatha Raisin series.

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist. A Hamish Macbeth Mystery. Grand Central Publishing, ISBN: 9780446606011 (July, 1998 - 12th printing, no date given), 228 p., $7.99.

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist (USA 1998 / 9th printing)

From the Publisher:
MURDER WITH BITE
In Scotland, where thrift and a "nice set of dentures" are Ladmired, Dr. Frederick Gilchrist's cheap rates and penchant for pulling teeth have gained him a clientele. However, wiser Highlanders -- like Lochdubh policeman Hamish Macbeth -- steer clear of this reputed womanizer's too-busy hands. Only jaw-throbbing agony could drive Macbeth to Gilchrist's surgery. The day it does, the constable stoically prepares to lose his smile. But what he finds is more nerve-wrenching: the body of Dr. Gilchrist. With more than one angry husband a possible suspect, Macbeth may be biting off more than he can chew when he starts to extract clues... and uncovers a past as dangerous as it is shocking.

"AN ENCHANTING SERIES... M.C. BEATON HAS A FOOLPROOF PLOT FOR THE VILLAGE MYSTERY." -- Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review

M.C. BEATON is the author of the Hamish Macbeth mystery series, as well as the acclaimed Agatha Raisin series.

SPECIAL FOR THIS EDITION!
An Excerpt from M.C. Beaton's Novel, Death of a Scriptwriter

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist. A Hamish Macbeth Mystery. Grand Central Publishing, ISBN: 0446606014 (July, 1998 - 9th printing, no date given), 228 p., $6.99.

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist (USA 1998)

From the Publisher:
MURDER WITH BITE
In Scotland, where thrift and a "nice set of dentures" are Ladmired, Dr. Frederick Gilchrist's cheap rates and penchant for pulling teeth have gained him a clientele. However, wiser Highlanders -- like Lochdubh policeman Hamish Macbeth -- steer clear of this reputed womanizer's too-busy hands. Only jaw-throbbing agony could drive Macbeth to Gilchrist's surgery. The day it does, the constable stoically prepares to lose his smile. But what he finds is more nerve-wrenching: the body of Dr. Gilchrist. With more than one angry husband a possible suspect, Macbeth may be biting off more than he can chew when he starts to extract clues... and uncovers a past as dangerous as it is shocking.

"AN ENCHANTING SERIES... M.C. BEATON HAS A FOOLPROOF PLOT FOR THE VILLAGE MYSTERY." -- Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review

M.C. BEATON has written fourteen Hamish Macbeth mysteries. She is the author of the Agatha Raisin serie and is a film commentator on BBC television. M. C Beaton lives in a Cotswolds cottage with her husband

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SPECIAL FOR THIS EDITION!
An Excerpt from M.C. Beaton's Newest Novel, Death of a Scriptwriter

M.C. Beaton: Death of a Dentist. A Hamish Macbeth Mystery. The Mysterious Press / Warner Books, ISBN: 0446606014 (July, 1998), 228 p., $6.50.