Review: Murder  Mystery in  Victorian Edinburgh
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 11, 2013
Edinburgh 1870. Because of a promise to a dying woman and his own misgivings, Inspector Faro decides to privately look into a closed case murder.  A man has been hanged for two murders.  He readily admitted to one but vehemently denied the second.  That is the  one that Inspector Faro looks into.  Aided with his stepson, he goes on the onerous task of seeking out clues and suspects.I had read book 9 in the series and enjoyed it so much that I decided to start with all the books in the series. This is book 1.  The dialogue and descriptions used are very real.  The characters are also very real and engaging.  One can feel an attachment to Inspector Faro as he thinks about his dead wife, his earlier problems with his stepson, his two daughters who are far away living with their grandmother, etc.  These musings in no way detract from the plot but rather enhance the story.  It all makes for a very enjoyable novel.