The book "Death of a Gossip" is a classic murder mystery novel featuring the character of the famous amateur sleuth, Hamish Macbeth. Set in the Scottish Highlands, the story unfolds when a scandalous gossip columnist named Margo is found dead at a local inn. The close-knit community is thrown into turmoil as secrets and rivalries come to the forefront, prompting Hamish to investigate the circumstances surrounding her demise.