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A murder mystery that will grip you from page one
A gripping addition to the crime genre, Lies to Tell is mystery writing at its finest. Author Marion Todd, who is originally from Dundee, knows Fife like the back of her hand and brings it to life beautifully, starting the tale in St Andrews and then taking us up to the hills. When a major…
Read MoreA light-hearted tale set in the Scottish Highlands
The Peacock is light-hearted read set in a dilapidated castle in the Highlands. Following a group of investment bankers who rent out a space for a weekend of team building, they find themselves at Lord and Lady McIntosh’s stately home. Slapstick humour reigns supreme as most of their plans go awry and new stumbling blocks…
Read MoreCamp Crackers is the perfect staycation read
Witty and well characterised, Camp Crackers is a thoroughly entertaining, comedic read. Set in the Scottish countryside, we follow siblings Sunny and Gil McIntosh as they agree to renovate, rather reluctantly, their uncle’s dilapidated cottage. The biggest hurdle is yet to be discovered though, as they find his back garden has been invaded by some…
Read MoreLong-awaited Jacobite sequel does not disappoint
The much anticipated sequel to Son of a Jacobite, The Jacobite Grandson follows the life of Edward Lovat. He embarks on an adventure from the heat of Persia to New South Wales with the Royal Navy. A tale of divided and confl icting interests, Lovat finds he is torn between life as a British officer…
Read MoreThe Royal Scots Club announces its Literary Lunches
Leading Scottish writers are to be the guests of the Royal Scots Club, who have announced their new series of themed Literary Lunches. The first event Scottish Crime featuring three novelists, including Ian Rankin, the creator of Rebus, who lives in Edinburgh. Also attending is Lin Anderson, the novelist and screenwriter best known for her…
Read MoreHistory, grandeur and four days to find a killer
Set in Florence in the winter of 1536, this exciting new novel will capture anyone intrigued by the history and grandeur of this iconic period. The historic noir tale follows Cesare Aldo as he investigates a prominent murder in a city shrouded in mystery. Writer D. V. Bishop, who won the Pitch Perfect competition at…
Read MoreAnother fantastic read from Alexander McCall Smith
From the esteemed, prolific author of the hit No1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series comes the third instalment of the Detective Varg series. We already know to expect great things from Alexander McCall Smith, and this book does not disappoint. Following Varg and his endeavours to solve the perplexing cases presented to the Malmö Department of…
Read MoreCelebrating the capital’s buildings in Exploring Edinburgh
Featuring around 300 of Edinburgh’s most iconic buildings, Exploring Edinburgh captures the timeless beauty of Scotland’s magical capital and its rich architectural landscape. From medieval gems of the Old Town, to dazzling modern landmarks, Ward – an architect and critic born and raised in Glasgow – can convince even the more passive admirer of architecture…
Read MoreA fascinating look at The Philosophy of Gin
Few spirits have boomed in the way gin has in the last decade. Exploring the history, chemistry and surprising cultural significance of our great love, Mother’s Ruin, The Philosophy of Gin offers an insight into this juniper-fuelled world which is said to have begun in Holland. An expert in top tipples, Peyton dives into gin’s…
Read MoreBook festival to welcome audiences back to Wigtown
Wigtown Book Festival is to welcome audiences and authors back to Scotland’s National Book Town this autumn, following last year’s digital-only event. Taking as its theme, Hello Stranger, the 2021 festival (22 September to 4 October) will be two days longer than in previous years, with more than 140 events for adults and young people,…
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