- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Allison & Busby; New edition edition (15 May 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749082445
- ISBN-13: 978-0749082444
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.6 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 998,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Dangerous Pursuits (A Rose McQuinn Mystery)
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'Taut with tension and an air of authority that stems from Knight's expertise in Scottish history' Irish Times 'An ideal blend of history and mystery...a marvellously rich entertainment' Mat Coward
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This story is set in Edinburgh in 1890s. Rose McQuinn, daughter of the infamous Scottish detective Jeremy Faro, discovers a woman's body whilst walking on Arthur's Seat, high above the city. Her description of the gruesome discovery is duly noted by a young constable at the scene, but when Rose returns she finds no trace of the body or the policeman, PC Smith. Turning to her friend DS Jack Macmerry, she finds his usual sympathetic manner distinctly lacking, and he is clearly doubtful over the validity of her story. And when the Edinburgh City Police can find no trace of the reported incident, Rose begins to discreetly investigate the murder herself. Matters take an unexpected turn when a woman is reported missing, and Rose is convinced the cases are linked, but as she pursues the murderer she finds herself in enormous danger of becoming his next victim ...
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When Rose McQuinn finds the dead body of a woman on Arthur's Seat, she is relieved when she sees a constable in the vicinity and leads him to the body. He gives his name as PC Smith. He does not impress Rose, who being the daughter of the famous Chief Inspector Jeremy Faro of the Edinburgh City Police, Rose knows how a PC should conduct himself. However, not wanting to get a new recruit into trouble she does not mention this when she enquires into the matter with her friend and sometime lover Sergeant Jack Macmerry. But no dead body has been reported and Jack cannot recall a PC Smith.
Set in 1895, I liked Rose very much. She calls herself a lady investigator and although she enjoys a relationship with Jack Macmerry, in her heart she stays true to Danny McQuinn, her husband missing in Arizona. It in part explains her friendship with Auld Rory, old soldier and gentleman of the road., seeking his missing son presumed dead. Unable to accept Jack's proposal, Rose has thrown Nancy, a relative of their family's housekeeper Mrs Brook, in Jack's path. This ploy has worked rather too well as Nancy is in love with Jack, who in turn seems to be taking a great delight in her company, much to the confusion of Rose, who is now not quite sure what she feels about this.
Although, Jack provides a list of missing females, which Rose investigates, she is soon chasing a different avenue of enquiry. But there are surprises in store.
Written with sensitivity and a convincing knowledge of the era, I look forward to reading more of Rose McQuinn.
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Lizzie Hayes
This is the second in the Rose McQuinn series. The first book is entitled The Inspector's Daughter.
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Another good read :o)
4 Dec 2011
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After I read the Inspector's daughter I started straight onto this book and was not disappointed, I think it is actually better than the first Rose McQuinn story. The quirky characters are interesting and believable, the main charters likable and you find yourself hoping the best for them, and this is a good testament to Ms Knight's story telling skills. I hope the following books will be as enjoyable. If you enjoy an easy mystery read in a historical context I recommend this book.
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