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1588: A Calendar of Crime
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1588: A Calendar of Crime—One Year, Five Mysteries
A grisly murder, a vanishing corpse and a town gripped by suspicion: five gripping mysteries from the streets of St Andrews.
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About the Ebook
A grisly murder. A vanishing corpse. A secret romance. A ghostly tale. An innocent accused. 1588. It is a dark and turbulent time. Scotland's queen has been executed, the Spanish king seeks revenge, and the people of St Andrews cling desperately to the rhythm of the old ways. The ancient burgh is renowned throughout Europe as a seat of Church and learning but it is also a town full of suspicion, conspiracy and murder. Shirley McKay sets her intriguing and sometimes comic tale around the key points in the calendar: the four quarter days of Candlemas, Whitsun, Lammas, Martinmas and the feast day of Yule. When the first victim is discovered on Candlemas Eve, Hew Cullan, scholar and lawyer, is called upon to investigate; the dark side of the sixteenth century comes alive in a rich tapestry infused with the textures of history and folklore, woven by a master crime writer.Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Five gripping Hew Cullan mysteries set around the key points of the 1588 calendar
- A richly atmospheric portrait of St Andrews at the height of religious and political turmoil
- Combines scholarly historical detail with a master crime writer's storytelling instincts
- Read another celebrated title from Polygon - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Reviews
'Shirley McKay's command of plot, place and character makes these 16th century St Andrews-set mysteries a delight... Like all the best historical novelists she paints a vivid picture of times past.' Alan Massie
'A fascinating evocation of the everyday life of ordinary Scots in the 1500s as well as a series of first-rate stories.' The National
'If you're a fan of period drama but the prospect of reading a heavy tome puts you off, Shirley McKay's new book is ideal.' Press & Journal
About the Author
Shirley McKay was born in Tynemouth but now lives with her family in Fife. She went on to study at the University of St Andrews and Durham University. She was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger.Publication Details
Publisher: Polygon (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 03 November 2016
Print Length: 336 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857909114
Format: Ebook
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