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Bloody Scotland, Scotland’s international crime writing festival is an independent, not for profit charity, established in 2011 to present the very best of Scottish and international crime writing. We rely on a combination of sponsorship, grants, box office and donations to support our activity.

Our Patron Scheme launched by leading Scottish crime writing Alanna Knight, allows our supporters to donate to the festival and help us continue to support the work of Scottish crime writers.

Becoming a Partner in Crime is easy, simply email info@bloodyscotland.com for further information. If you simply wish to make a donation to Bloody Scotland please click here.

Founding Patron Alanna Knight

Alanna Knight is one of the most popular authors in UK libraries. She is a leading crime writer who has three historical crime series, the Victorian detective Inspector Jeremy Faro, lady investigator Rose McQuinn, and time-traveller Tam Eildor. Her 70 published works also include romantic thrillers and historical novels. Alanna is Hon President of Edinburgh Writers’ Club, founder member and official of Scottish Association of Writers, and a member of Society of Authors and Crime Writers’ Association. She appears regularly at Edinburgh International Book Festival and many other literary events. In 2014 Alanna was awarded an MBE for services to literature.

I am honoured to have been invited to be the Founding Patron in support of Bloody Scotland. Having been in at the very beginning when the festival was proposed, I am so excited about its success and the way that it has confirmed Scotland’s place at the very forefront of crime writing.

However the Festival needs more support to continue doing what it does so well. Its income comes from a range of sources – ticket income, grants, sponsorship and other sources, but with ever-rising costs, it is not enough to allow us to undertake everything we would like to do: to continue to present a fantastic line up of authors from home and abroad, and other unique events, as well as to support the development of crime writing and crime writers, both at the festival and year-round.

We need your help. Please join me as a Patron and play your part in ensuring Bloody Scotland’s continuing success.

Alanna Knight

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Another great reading – what did you think of Midnight at Malabar House?

What a reading! Did you all enjoy Thin Air?

What did you all think of Sign of the Four?

Welcome along everyone! Thanks for joining us :)

Loved Thin Air, I remember Lisa talk about writing it

First time I have read a Lisa Grey novel, I’m afraid it wasn’t for me. I personally couldn’t engage with the characters, or the story.

Sharp contrast to the books I usually read. An interesting change.

I love that Persus looses her temper.

Really enjoyed the book. Some great lines.

I loved the walk down memory lane reading Sherlock Holmes, and throughly enjoyed the story. Good choice

I came to the party late so I haven't had time to read Thin Air yet – I have the book and planning to start it this evening.

It has been a long time. Hope you are all well. Enjoy.

I love Lisa's writing.

Loved Thin Air…and her style of writing. Couldn’t put this book down!

Yes, the setting was outstanding, no wonder people think Lisa is from USA

Glad this is back and I’m well prepared for a change

Details of the time made the book much richer.

I really enjoyed Midnight at Malabar House. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series now.

And it’s a brilliant read Gordon!

Having these readings is wonderful!

Campbell's Scottish accent was a bit dodgy in the audio book 🙂

Already read the series to date 👏

I feel the same as Jonathan, I enjoyed all the information about partition and thought the background information about Persis was relevant to her character.

She’s a fantastic writer

Thank you all for a really interesting discussion

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