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M.C. Beaton

"Hamish Macbeth" series

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A lighthearted mystery series set in the Scottish Highlands, featuring the unconventional police constable Hamish Macbeth. Macbeth solves crimes with a blend of intuition, humor, and local knowledge, often while evading the demands of his superiors.

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Alexander McCall Smith

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

If you enjoy the cozy mysteries of M.C. Beaton's Hamish Macbeth series, you'll love this gentle, character-driven mystery. Precious Ramotswe, the No. 1 lady detective, uses her intuition and compassion to solve cases in Botswana, much like Hamish does in the Scottish Highlands.

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E.W. Hornung

The Amateur Cracksman

If you enjoy the light-hearted tone of M.C. Beaton's Hamish Macbeth series, you'll love this collection of short stories about a gentleman thief in Victorian England. The protagonist, Raffles, is a charming and witty character who uses his intelligence and charm to outwit the authorities.

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Nicholas Meyer

The West End Horror

This historical mystery is set in Victorian London and features Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Fans of Hamish Macbeth will enjoy the period setting and the focus on the daily life of a detective.

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Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

This meticulously researched historical mystery is set in a hospital room, where the protagonist, a detective, becomes obsessed with the mystery of the Princes in the Tower. Fans of Hamish Macbeth will enjoy the focus on the detective's thought process and the historical detail.

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P.G. Wodehouse

The Mating Season

If you enjoy the light-hearted tone of M.C. Beaton's Hamish Macbeth series, you'll love this classic comedy of manners. The story follows a young man who becomes entangled in a series of misunderstandings and romantic entanglements in a country house.

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Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone

This classic mystery novel is considered one of the first detective stories in the English language. The story follows a young woman who inherits a valuable diamond, which is then stolen. Fans of Hamish Macbeth will enjoy the focus on the detective's thought process and the historical detail.

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