1579, St. Andrews. A thirteen-year old boy meets his death on the streets of the university city of St. Andrews and suspicion falls upon one of the regents at the university, Nicholas Colp. Hew Cullan, a young lawyer recently returned home from Paris, uncovers a complex tale of passion and duplicity, of sexual desire in tension with the repressive atmosphere of the Protestant Kirk and the austerity of the academic cloister.
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'A gripping mystery that holds the reader to the very last page, and a marvellous portrait of St Andrews in the 16th century' --John Burnside
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Shirley McKay was born in Tynemouth but now lives with her family in Fife. At the age of fifteen she won the Young Observer playwriting competition, her play being performed at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs. She went on to study English and Linguistics at the University of St Andrews before attending Durham University for postgraduate study in Romantic and seventeenth century prose. She was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger. Shirley works as a freelance proofreader.
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After 6 years of studying Law in Paris, Hew Cullan returns to his home in St Andrews, Scotland and becomes embroiled in investigating the events surrounding the death of a thirteen year old boy. This is truly an absorbing murder mystery set in 16th century Scotland, encapsulating the period perfectly with good research and the right level of social commentary. There is just the right level of complexity in the plot to underline and retain the reader's intrigue up to the last page.
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By jakczek
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I downloaded this book for only 86p. I am always sceptical of anything that is cheaper that the usual price. I must admit that I was really surprised and I found it hard to put down. The characters are very alive, except the ones that have been murdered. There is a good intertwining plot, which keeps one guessing for most of the book. I know the location well and found that I was literally walking about St. Andrews with the characters. I am now looking forward to reading the next one.
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By Dai
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This is a book that gripped me from beginning to end. If you like historical mystery stories, this is for you. I couldn't put my Kindle down and as soon as I finished, wanted to read more 'Hew Cullen' stories. The other thing it did - it made me curious about the history of the time the book was set in.
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You like Cadfael? I think you'll like this.
Well written. I liked the plot.Historical detail seems accurate to me and very engaging characterisation.
I can't wait to start another by the same author.
I can't wait to start another by the same author.
Published 12 days ago by Jo T
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I enjoy historical novels but I was greatly disappointed with this, so much so I would not be tempted to chance another book by this author.
Published 27 days ago by cymro
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Loved this one too
Highly recommend. If you like CJ Sansom, you will like this. Great plot, great characters. An all round good read.
Published 1 month ago by Big Bando
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Hue and cry
I love this series. The author knows her period and her characters are well drawn and believable. I've read them in order so far, but it isn't necessary to do so since each is a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by grandmaof4
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Behind the lie
The first in this series of hugh cullen mystery,s by shirley Mckay, based in St Andrews it delves into the lives of the Cullen family, old friends and new are brought together... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Archie brown
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Good mystery
This book is well written and has been well researched .I enjoyed reading this one and would read more of her works. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Noora
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Hue and Cry
One of many Hew Cullen books I have read. Historical detail excellent and a gripping story - always. Try them if you like history and crime.
Published 3 months ago by Margarett Maxwell
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Poor
Very hard to get into, to many characters, poor plot that is hard to follow. Set in Scotland, some accented words.
Published 3 months ago by Golf.1
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good read
Entertaining
Different
Well written
Realistic characters
Really enjoyed this book. I am looking forward to starting the next one in the series.
Different
Well written
Realistic characters
Really enjoyed this book. I am looking forward to starting the next one in the series.
Published 4 months ago by Mr J A Hopkin
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Really enjoyable read
I thoroughly enjoyed Hue and Cry, if you enjoy historical murder mysteries then its definitely worth a read. Read more
Published 5 months ago by r f bull
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