Death of a Gossip

I can only assume that these must get better as the series progresses, but I wasn't terribly impressed with the first installment. Hamish Macbeth just seemed too weird, and the characters were hopeless stereotypes. I've seen mysteries with better characterization, so I know it can be done. I did enjoy the setting.

Re-read years later because I like Agatha Raisin quite a bit, still not better than 2 stars.