Product guide

And the Corpse Wore Tartan by Stuart MacBride

And the Corpse Wore Tartan is a detective mystery by Stuart MacBride, centred on DS Roberta Steel at a wedding in a storm-isolated Highland hotel. A murder among the guests sets up a closed-circle investigation with a comic edge.

At a glance

Roberta Steel investigates the death of the father of the bride at a Highland hotel cut off by a thunderstorm.
A closed-circle mystery places wedding guests under suspicion while phone lines are down.
The listing describes the book as a detective spin-off from the Logan McRae series.

Price

£10.94Save 36%

Reference price: ~~£16.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A contained hotel setting and a defined group of suspects suit readers who enjoy closed-circle mysteries.
Roberta Steel's hangover and the wedding setting give the investigation a comic contrast.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Macmillan
Publication date	12 Feb. 2026
Edition	Main Market
Language	English
Print length	240 pages
ISBN-10	1035087707
ISBN-13	978-1035087709
Reading age	18 years and up

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	454 g
Dimensions	16 x 2.16 x 24 cm

What to know before buying

The product description is promotional listing copy. The reported plot centres on DS Roberta Steel, but the title presents the book as a spin-off from the Logan McRae series. The listing gives a publication date of 12 Feb. 2026, so confirm edition and availability details if timing matters.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers of British detective fiction and closed-circle murder mysteries.
Existing Stuart MacBride readers interested in a Roberta Steel-led story.
Readers who enjoy humour alongside a murder investigation.

Less suited to

Readers looking specifically for a Logan McRae-led story.
Readers who prefer a serious, humour-free crime mystery.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4 / 5 · 1,249 ratings

5 stars45%45%
4 stars25%25%
3 stars18%18%
2 stars6%6%
1 star6%6%

Customer feedback praises the writing, readability and humour, including Roberta Steel's comic characterisation. Reactions to the plot, conclusion, character development and overall quality are mixed, with some readers finding the story dull or the character exaggerated. That divide matters if you want a tightly satisfying mystery rather than a humorous, character-led take on a closed-circle case. Overall ratings are positive but not unanimous, and ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.

Positive themes

Customers describe the writing as beautiful and the book as funny.
Readability and humour receive positive mentions in the supplied feedback.

Negative themes

Some customers criticise the plot and conclusion, or find the book boring.
Some readers consider Roberta Steel's characterisation exaggerated.

Mixed feedback

Opinions differ on the story, overall quality and character development.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the detective in And the Corpse Wore Tartan?

The supplied description identifies Detective Sergeant Roberta Steel as the investigator.

What is the mystery about?

At a wedding in a Highland hotel cut off by a thunderstorm, the father of the bride is found dead and the guests become suspects.

Is this a Logan McRae novel?

The title calls it a spin-off from the Logan McRae series, while the plot description centres on Roberta Steel. It is not presented as a Logan McRae-led investigation.

What is the listed print length?

The product details specify 240 pages.