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Edinburgh Twilight
Edinburgh Twilight | Carole Lawrence
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As a new century approaches, Edinburgh is a city divided. The wealthy residents of New Town live in comfort, while Old Town's cobblestone streets are clotted with criminals, prostitution, and poverty. Detective Inspector Ian Hamilton is no stranger to Edinburgh's darkest crimes. Scarred by the mysterious fire that killed his parents, he faces his toughest case yet when a young man is found strangled in Holyrood Park. With little evidence aside from a strange playing card found on the body, Hamilton engages the help of his aunt, a gifted photographer, and George Pearson, a librarian with a shared interest in the criminal mind. But the body count is rising. As newspapers spin tales of the "Holyrood Strangler," panic sets in across the city. And with each victim, the murderer is getting closer to Hamilton, the one man who dares to stop him.
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4 Stars • "Edinburgh Twilight" by Carole Lawrence is the first book in the Ian Hamilton Mysteries series, set in 1881 Edinburgh. Detective Inspector Ian Hamilton investigates the murder of a young man found strangled in Holyrood Park. With the help of his team, including his aunt, a librarian, and a street urchin, they uncover a series of murders linked by a mysterious playing card. ⬇️

suvata The book explores the darker side of Edinburgh, with its division between the wealthy New Town and the crime-ridden Old Town. 5mo
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Gissy
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First book in the trilogy of Ian Hamilton Mysteries. Set in 1881. I really enjoyed this historical mystery, a murder occurred and the body is found with an object, the murderer signature? It seems it is because other bodies are found with similar clue. This peculiar inspector, Ian Hamilton, will investigate these cases. Peculiar because his conversations/expressions are full of Shakespearean quotes. Love those parts.⬇️

Gissy (Cont.)...There are some funny parts, some murders are dark and there is a touch of family drama. I definitely will continue with this trilogy. 3.8⭐️
I received this book from @TK421 I haven‘t see a a Litsy post from him or his wife @Cobwebmoth in a long time. The swap was #StaycationInTime swap August 14, 2019,
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 9mo
DieAReader 🥳Great 9mo
mabell Yes, I miss them being on Litsy! 9mo
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jenniferw88
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Can 100% recommend this series - first book is 99p on uk kindle today. #99ponkindle #ukkindledeal

@Andrew65 if you haven't tried them yet.

shanaqui Ooh, thanks for the tip! 2y
Andrew65 This looks really interesting, thanks for the tag. Off to research them! 2y
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jenniferw88
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Only read the first, but really enjoyed it! Day 12 #20series20days @Andrew65

i.besteph This looks interesting and the covers are beautiful 😍 4y
Andrew65 Did someone say Edinburgh 🤣 4y
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kyraleseberg
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This mystery series is off to a promising start. I like the characters and am so curious for more back story!

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laceyannea
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This book has all the elements of a great mystery...the author throws you off track and leads you to believe multiple other characters may be the killer before you find out who it really is. I love Detective Inspector Ian Hamilton as a character. I had a bit of a hard time understanding the Scottish and English slang at some points.

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laceyannea
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“He stroked the cat‘s head absently, and the animal reached a paw up to his face, running it lightly over his cheek. Ian burned with shame and regret. Why was it so much easier to befriend a stray cat than to be kind to his own brother?”

We don‘t deserve cats 😭💕

rretzler 😻 5y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Welcome to Litsy 🌼📖💖 5y
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laceyannea
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“Passengers swirled through Waverley Station like drops of cream in an unstirred cup of tea, forming geometric patterns so intricate that the man in the dark overcoat standing in the majestic main room could only watch in fascination.”

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laceyannea
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“He went to bed at night hugging his anger, holding it close as a lover. He feared if he let go of it, he would have nothing. He knew he was holding on to his pain, worrying it as one might pick at a scab, but it gave him a perverse sense of comfort.”

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Detectives named Ian. I always end up wanting to give them a hug & make them a cup of tea. Edinburgh comes across as more character than just setting. Has me longing to go back. As to Goodreads review about Sex & Violence; 'Bosh and Bumkum' as Ian's boss would say. Murder mystery, yes there is a bit of violence. Nothing so graphic, that it bothered me to read it before bed. Sex? Barely any & mostly implied. Definitely read next in series.🤓

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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"Like many great cities, Edinburgh had a variety of moods. It could be warm and welcoming, in the boisterous, dangerous way of Scottish cities, sly and beckoning as a sloe- eyed whore, or grim and foreboding." Loving descriptions of city. Only had a day there. Himself had been graciously following me around Jane Austen's England; let him pick what to do. He picked Castle & Royal Mile.Would love to go back & settle in for awhile. So much to see. ?

Andrea313 I hope you get to go back! Edinburgh is so beautiful! ❤️ 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @Andrea313 Sooo want to walk to top of Arthur's Seat. 🤞 6y
JenReadsAlot Been there twice- 2nd time I did Arthur's Seat!! 6y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig @JenReadsAlot how long did it take to get to top? 6y
JenReadsAlot I can't remember but don't think it was too bad. 6y
Andrea313 @Crinoline_Laphroaig 🤞for you! I don't remember the walk taking too long, and it was a great view! The walk all around Holyrood Park was stunning as well. 6y
CarolynM Edinburgh is a fabulous city. You need to go back for a longer visit! 6y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Honestly I'm reading this because someone on Goodreads gave it 1Star Review instead of Shelving it as DNF. Don't know how to make a dedicated DNF shelf? Delete book and move on. It's not fair to give a bad review just because it's not 'Cozy' mystery you prefer. While they didn't actually finish the book; they did count all the Swear words they came across. 🤪
#foundmynextread #imho
#playfair #rebelreader

rubyslippersreads I read this review. I can understand briefly stating that the book is not for you because of language, violence, etc., because some people want that warning, but listing it all is ridiculous and seems rather vindictive. 😏 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @rubyslippersreads That's what got me. There's a big difference between 'It's not for me' and disparaging. 6y
Literary_Siren Now I‘m going to read it! 6y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig @Literary_Siren YES! It deserves a fair shake. I'm 5 Chapters in and really like the Characters. 6y
Literary_Siren I went to buy it and I already own it! 😂😂 that‘s a sweet surprise! 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @Maman929 @Bookzombie glad to see y'all giving it a chance. 6y
Bookzombie It sounds like something I will enjoy. Also, that review makes me want to pick it up too. 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @Bookzombie I'm about 10 Chapters in a I'm really enjoying it. Interesting main character. 6y
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jenniferw88
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Texreader
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Introducing a character I can appreciate, Bacchus the cat.

Reggie There‘s this zombie book called The Complex where in the middle of all the action you get a chapter that is a point of view from a cat. And it‘s pretty cool. Lol I‘m not a cat person but it made me think of them a little more. 6y
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Texreader
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I‘ve started reading this freebie Kindle book and really enjoying it. It has a very poor review percentage here on Litsy but 4-1/2 stars on Amazon. Hmmm. I‘m six chapters in and definitely liking the writing and characters especially the detective‘s elderly aunt. But I have to wonder...what kind of bird/animal is in the tree on this cover?

BookwormAHN I think its a badly drawn raven. 6y
GingerAntics A cat and a raven had a baby, and that's it. 6y
Texreader @BookwormAHN I am sure you‘re correct but I have to agree that @GingerAntics has rather aptly described what I was thinking... cat? bird? Catbird? (edited) 6y
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Jen6687
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When you are trapped in a work training and have to improvise your reading format. Thanks amazon prime 😁

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aa_guer2021
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For the record, I thought this was really good. Definitely macabre and atmospheric. But it kept me guessing until the very end, and I developed a soft spot for the lead detective. I know there is more to this series, so if I get through what I have (😂😂), I will look into more. #recentlyread #nospoilers #mysterylover #macabrestories #historicfiction 🖤

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aa_guer2021
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It's been raining for most of the day. So I curled up with a book, and am enjoying it so far. Also, Chatty joined me briefly to purr at my side. #currentlyreading #chattycatty #catsofLITSY ❤️

rubyslippersreads 😻😻😻 6y
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aa_guer2021
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Charged my Kindle. Despite the abysmal reviews, giving this a shot. On a rainy, emotionally charged day this feels super appropriate. #currentlyreading

Moray_Reads My beloved Edinburgh! Maybe not in this time period, though 😉 6y
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Airforcesister
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I usually love books set in the 1800s. I was not to keen on this one. 2/6 #sixby6/6 @Samplergal

Samplergal You‘re working it. Good job! 6y
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His accent was decidedly North Yorkshire, the vowels twisted and wrung out before finally being released from servitude in his mouth.

Wife Welcome to Litsy!🌹 7y
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Leelee08
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My newest! They‘re the coordinates to Edinburgh!💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💚#scotlandforever

LiteraryinPA How cool! Do you live there, or did something significant happen there for you? (Hope I‘m not being too nosy) 7y
Leelee08 @LiteraryinLititz No, you‘re not being nosy at all! I‘ve been love with Scotland since I was 15 (I‘m 32 now). I‘ve always felt a connection to it, and I got to visit for the first time last summer. It was a dream come true! I‘m currently tryin to get my husband to relocate...😉💚 7y
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Leelee08 @ReadOrDieRachel Thank you!😁 7y
398.2 Love this! We went to Scotland for our honeymoon couple of years ago and I think about it all the time. It was such a magical place. I was just telling him that maybe we could retire there. 7y
Leelee08 @398.2 That‘s awesome! I‘d love to retire there, too!😊 7y
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BookishMarginalia
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Listening to this Victorian mystery set in Edinburgh. The narrator is a bit grating — his phrasing is rather choppy.

jpmcwisemorgan How is the story? It‘s available on Kindle Unlimited and I‘ve thought about reading it. 7y
Heideschrampf @scripturient that might be something for us ;) 7y
BookishMarginalia @jpmcwisemorgan It‘s pretty interesting so far, with a good setting and cast of characters, though I could do without the parts from the killer‘s perspective (but these are just snippets and not particularly fleshed out, so they don‘t really detract). 7y
bookandcat Ooh I hate when I get an awkward audio narrator. That's usually when I crank up the listening speed to move it along faster 😂😂 story sounds interesting! 7y
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MonicaAltman
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If you like historical fiction novels, or Victorian-lite novels, then this one might be for you. There are some slow spots that take some time get through- mostly building backstory. All in all, it's a pretty good read with some interesting and quirky characters.

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MonicaAltman
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Unfortunately, this is all too true in our world.

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Sahar
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"When Ian crawled into bed, the cat snuggled up against him, purring loudly, one paw thrown over his arm. The cat‘s eyes were half-closed, the expression on its face as close to pure contentment as Ian had ever seen. Why was it so easy for a dumb animal to find peace and happiness in this world, while human beings created wars so they could hack at one another, spending untold hours thinking up new ways to inflict harm?" #amreading #mystery

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Leelee08
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A mystery book set in Scotland during the Victorian era, it's brand new, AND $1.99 today??? One-click immediately!!!!!💚🖤🕵🏻🎩🔪🖋

Readingrobin I'm intrigued. 7y
MamaGina Oh I had to get it too...especially since the description says one of his sidekicks is a librarian!🤓 7y
jpmcwisemorgan If you're a Kindle Unlimited member it's part of the service! 7y
robinb Me too! Picked it up a couple of days ago! 7y
drokka Oh this one looks good! 7y
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SpookyHouseofBooks
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loved everything about it , the characters , the story line, the touch of Gothic to it, how it pulled me in to the story from the every start . And how the main character remind me in some ways of Sherlock Homes . What a really great start to a new series ,can't wait to read more of this series. With that said I would love to give a big thinks to NetGalley