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Tales from the Highland Gazette: Book 1
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Both probing character study and a driving novel of suspense, here is a novel that will linger in your mind like mist over the Scottish glens . . . In the Highlands of 1950s Scotland, a boy is found dead in a canal lock. Two young girls tell such a fanciful story of his disappearance that no... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Joanne Ross: Add a description of this character.
- John Mcallister
- Rob
- Don Mcleod
- Annie
- Bill Ross
- Chiara
- Peter Kowalski
- Jamie
- Inspector Tompson
- Karl
- Wee Jean
- Mhairi
- Jimmy Mcphee
- Granny Ross
- Father Morrison
- Jenny Mcphee
- Margaret
- Mr. Grieg
- Lita
- Grandad Ross
- Willie Grant
- Angus Mclean
- Ann Mcpherson
- Mrs. Watt
- Mr. Silverstein
- Kenneth
- Keith Mcphee
- Corelli
- Duncan
- Rosemary
First Sentence edit
He dressed the boy's body whilst it was still warm.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 2 in Tales from the Highland Gazette. (standard series)
Followed by A Double Death on the Black Isle.
Authors & Contributors edit
- A. D. Scott (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Atria
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-1439154939
Page Count: 416
Publisher: Atria
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-1439154939
Page Count: 416
Awards edit
- Barry Award (2011: Best Paperback Original, nominee)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.92
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