Death of a Dentist

In Scotland, where thrift and a "nice set of dentures" are admired, Dr.Frederick Gilchrist's cheap rates and penchant for pulling teethhavegained him a clientele. However, wiser Highlanders -- like Lockdubhpoliceman Hamish Macbeth -- steer clear of this reputed womanizer'stoo-busy hands. Only jaw-throbbing agony could drive Macbeth toGilchrit's surgery. The day it does, the constable stoically preparestolose his smile. But what he finds is more than one angry husband apossible suspect, Macbeth may be butting off more than he can chew whenhe starts to extract clues... and uncovers a past as dangerous as it isshocking.

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"Hamish is at his charming, exasperating best."
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"Befuddled, earnest, and utterly endearing, Hamish makes his triumphssweetly satisfying."
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