Last year Val McDermid launched a major new series of connected thrillers. After the stellar success of 1979, McDermid discusses its follow-up with Allan Little. In 1989 Allie Burns is older, wiser and a senior journalist on a Scottish tabloid.
Against a volatile backdrop, Burns uncovers a story about HIV/AIDS that changes everything. 1989 confirms McDermid as an essential chronicler of modern Scotland.
Supported by EventScotland as part of the Year of Stories 2022.
Val McDermid with Allan Little: A Woman’s a Woman, for a’ That
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2022
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