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Rattle of Bones: A Rebecca Connolly Thriller

Rattle of Bones: A Rebecca Connolly Thriller

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In 1752, Seamus aGhlynne, James of the Glen, was executed for the murder of government man Colin Campbell. James Stewart has been in prison for ten years for the murder of his lover, lawyer, and politician Murdo Maxwell. Rebecca Connolly smells a story when banners are placed at his gravesite claiming he is innocent. Rebecca discovers that Maxwell believed he was being followed and his phones were tapped. A Rattle of Bones is a tale of injustice and mystery, set against the stunning backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: Birlinn General


In 1752, Seamus aGhlynne, James of the Glen, was executed for the murder of government man Colin Campbell. Despite his apparent innocence, he faced the gallows. Fast forward to the present day, and reporter Rebecca Connolly stumbles upon a peculiar story. Banners at Seamus' gravesite claim that his namesake, James Stewart, is innocent of the murder he has been imprisoned for ten years. James Stewart has been in prison for the brutal murder of his lover, lawyer, and politician Murdo Maxwell, in his Appin home. Rebecca soon discovers that Maxwell believed he was being followed before his murder, and his phones were tapped.

Curiosity piqued, Rebecca delves deeper into the case, drawing the attention of Inverness crime matriarch Mo Burke. Mo seeks revenge for the harm inflicted on her family in a previous case. As Rebecca unravels the mysteries, she finds herself in the crosshairs of Mo and the dangerous world of the Scottish Highlands.

A Rattle of Bones is a captivating tale of injustice and mystery, where the echoes of the past resonate in the present. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, the novel is filled with quirky characters and interspersed with witty dialogue. It is a compelling thriller, laced with dark humor, that will keep readers engaged until the very end.

The Times Crime Club has praised it as an intriguing Highland mystery, while the Sunday Post has described it as a compelling thriller, laced with dark humor. This is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery with a touch of dark humor and a captivating setting.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781846975639

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