: Infiltrating a group of Scottish ultranationalists aiming to cause mayhem before the referendum. Semi-Autobiographical Roots
As a Cambridge graduate and fledgling investigative journalist, Allie is determined to escape the "women’s stories" typically assigned by her editors. Her character is defined by a blend of . Val McDermid Journalistin Allie Burns 01 19...
In Val McDermid’s novel , the first in a planned quintet of "decades-spaced" mysteries, readers are introduced to Allie Burns , a tenacious young journalist navigating the male-dominated newsroom of the Scottish daily, The Clarion . The Historical Backdrop : Infiltrating a group of Scottish ultranationalists aiming
: Relentless blizzards and unseasonably brutal snowstorms. readers are introduced to Allie Burns
She forms an alliance with fellow reporter . Together, they investigate high-stakes stories including: International Tax Fraud : Targeting influential figures.