Review: not just a story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 27, 2012
what you have here is a story, but more, it is a full painting. you read this book and you can imagine the sights and sounds of Edinburgh, even the smells. little to no creative imagination is needed as all the hard work has been done for you here. it really is a gifted tale woven together as you take that tour of Edinburgh. along the way you will find some really engaging people and again you can virtually see them stand before you.as for the story itself, you will find yourself sinking into the mindset of another place and another time when you follow the investigation of the main character into the mystery. not just a mystery but there are also the politics of the time to take into account and a simmering rivalry in historical terms between the different factions of scotland in this period of history.for the quality of the writing i think it is best to sum up in words rather than describe so here goes; mesmerising, engrossing, fluid, brilliant.dont just read it if you like mysteries, read it if you love a great book.