A Killing in Van Diemen's Land
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A Killing in Van Diemen's Land by Douglas Watt
Set in Edinburgh in 1690. The body of a wealthy merchant is discovered in his home in the city centre. Was his killing the result of a robbery gone wrong? The vicious mode of his death seems to suggest otherwise. Scotland is in upheaval as political and religious tensions boil, and there is mystery concealed behind the walls of Van Diemen's Land. MacKenzie and Scougall investigate.Praise for the Series
'Watt conjures up a pungent atmosphere of darkness and period detail' – Herald
'A whodunnit satisfyingly rich in unfamiliar period detail.' – Morning Star
'Paints the period vividly in a gripping read.' – Edinburgh Evening News
DOUGLAS WATT was born in Edinburgh and brought up there and in Aberdeen. He was educated at Edinburgh University where he gained an MA and PhD in Scottish History. Douglas is the author of a series of historical crime novels set in late 17th century Scotland featuring investigative advocate John MacKenzie and his side-kick Davie Scougall. He is also the author of The Price of Scotland, a prize-winning history of Scotland’s Darien Disaster. He lives in Midlothian with his wife Julie.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781913025458 |
| ISBN 10 | 1913025454 |
| Title | A Killing in Van Diemen's Land |
| Author | Douglas Watt |
| Series | John Mackenzie |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Luath Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-03-15 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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