Edinburgh’s most unlikely detective duo―“Nine-Nails” McGray and Inspector Ian Frey― must try to solve a murder mystery on the Scottish stage, as a new production of Macbeth is attracting the machinations of a serial killer . . .
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Oscar de Muriel is a violinist, translator, and chemist―and the author of three other novels in this popular series, The Strings of Murder, A Fever of the Blood, and A Mask of Shadows. He lives in England.
“This entertaining novel combines melodrama with the unhappiness of life backstage.”
- Daily Mail (UK)
“De Muriel continues to make his offbeat series concept work. X-Files fans will be pleased.”
- Publishers Weekly
“A tour-de-force. Provides lots of creepy fun.”
- Popular Culture Association
“The grime and splendor of Victorian Edinburgh is on display, along with entertaining tidbits about theater history and lore about the curse of the “Scottish Play.” The two detectives are fascinating foils for one another and highlight the extreme class differences of the time through their contentious but affectionate relationship. a satisfying stand-alone adventure for any historical novel fan.”
- Historical Novels Review
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