Jan-Andrew Henderson

A fascinating account of Edinburgh's early history. How the protective wall and overcrowding forced them to build tall tenements and create cellars below the ground.

This story is carefully constructed and elegantly written. It felt good to be in the hands of such an accomplished author. The characters, plot and pace were orchestrated into a magnificent symphony. The ideas and setting were stimulating.

The plot was clever. The pace was fast. The characters were well drawn. The writing was good.

A fascinating account of Edinburgh's early history. How the protective wall and overcrowding forced them to build tall tenements and create cellars below the ground.