Alanna Knight is a prolific author whose extensive body of work includes over sixty novels, notably featuring the acclaimed Inspector Faro and his daughter Rose McQuinn. Her writing delves into historical settings and mysteries, which she masterfully weaves into compelling narratives. Knight is also a respected non-fiction author and a scholar of Robert Louis Stevenson, demonstrating her versatility and literary breadth. Her skill in crafting vivid characters and intricate plots has earned her a wide readership.
When the circus arrives in Edinburgh, Rose McQuinn is delighted. However, the much anticipated festivities are overshadowed by a curious set of crimes, involving the murder of a clerk during a bank robbery and, within hours of each other, the identical suicides of two young women.
In a desperate attempt to recover from the loss of her husband and her baby son, Rose McQuinn has returned home to Edinburgh from the American Wild West. She unwittingly steps into the shoes of her father, the legendary Detective Inspector Faro, to investigate the strange behaviour of her childhood friend Alice's husband, Matthew Bolton.
Balmoral Castle, 1905. For Rose McQuinn, a handsome cottage on the Royal estate promises a summer holiday of unaccustomed luzury. As Rose travels by train with her little stepdaughter Meg and her trusty dog Thane, she wonders what exciting adventures await them at the Royal household. The holiday takes a darker turn when Rose is warned not to interfere in two deaths that occur soon after her arrival
Set in Edinburgh at the turn of the 20th century, the narrative offers a vivid portrayal of the city, enriched with meticulously researched historical details. The story immerses readers in the unique atmosphere of the time, capturing the essence of life during this transformative period.
York, 1907. Newly retired Inspector Faro is delighted at the prospect of staying in the Dower House, situated on a Roman villa once home to Emperor Severus. But he arrives to find his wife Imogen distraught and desperately searching for her missing Irish cousin, who seems to have vanished without a trace...
Rose McQuinn finds herself entangled in a perilous mystery after helping a neighbor, leading her to uncover secrets tied to Royal history and the theatre scene. As she delves deeper, her own Edinburgh home reveals connections to a haunting past that threatens her present.
Set in 19th century Edinburgh, the story features a Victorian detective navigating a society that juxtaposes elegance with a hidden world of crime. The city’s rich historical backdrop serves as a vibrant setting for unraveling mysteries, where the detective must confront both the charm and the darker elements of urban life.
It is 1906 and the Faro family gather in Orkney after the sudden death of Inspector Faro's son-in-law Erland Yesnaby. After witnessing strange behaviour from the royal yacht, the 'Victoria and Albert III', and when a body washes up on the shore, both Inspector Faro and his investigator daughter, Rose McQuinn, must solve the mystery.
Constable Faro is heading home to Orkney, pursuing a private investigation into the mysterious drowning of champion swimmer Dave Claydon. But when the legend of the seal king's annual claim of a human bride becomes reality with a girl's disappearance, Faro's holiday and his original secret mission turn into a nightmare.
The year is 1864 and Detective Inspector Faro's idyllic life has been shattered by the escape of convicted murderer John McLaw. With countless dead end sightings of the killer and further criminal activity Faro realises that this case is far more complicated than he had first assumed.