Ambrose Parry (Chris Brookmye & Marisa Haetzman) at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Crime-writing duo Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman introduced the shadowy streets of 1840s Edinburgh in The Way of All Flesh last year. In this event filmed live at the 2019 Edinburgh International Book Festival they launch the sequel, The Art of Dying, in conversation with Anna Day. Will Raven is a qualified medical practitioner but becomes embroiled in an effort to clear his mentor’s name following the death of a patient. Don’t miss this highlight of the Scottish literary season.

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