Edinburgh is about to become the home of the first Scottish parliament in nigh on 300 years. As political passions run high, DI John Rebus is charged with liaison, thanks to the new parliament being resident in Queensbury House, bang in the middle of his patch. But Queensbury House has its own, dark past. Legend has it that a young man was roasted there on a spit by a madman. When the fireplace where the youth died is uncovered another more recent murder victim is found. Days later, in the gardens outside, there is a third body. This victim is Roddy Grieve, a prospective MSP, and Rebus is under pressure to find instant answers. As the case proceeds, the Inspector finds himself face to face with one of Edinburgh's most notorious criminals...
- ISBN10 0752837087
- ISBN13 9780752837086
- Publish Date 2 November 2000 (first published 17 February 2000)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 August 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Orion Publishing Co
- Imprint Orion mass market paperback
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (A-Format (178x111 mm))
- Pages 496
- Language English