Mrs Burke & Mrs Hare

'Sloan constructs a gripping, downright enthralling tale... A brilliantly readable novel that succeeds in bringing in a new perspective to the crowded field of Burke and Hare literature, and is full of wisdom and compassion'

-- Joyce McMillan * The Scotsman *

'Between the covers of Mrs Burke and Mrs Hare lies the tale of two impressively cunning women who bring vigour and vitality to the page. Through their characters, the story explores history, politics, and the unfairness of power'

* Gutter, July Book of the Month *

'a beautifully crafted novel that visits a subject known to many – the story of the bodysnatchers – but brings a new dimension to its telling'

-- Ken Lussey * Undiscovered Scotland *

'Laced with the politics, art and gender issues of the day'

* Sunday Post *

'Sloan has found a new angle that is not only fresh and interesting but also exhibits her painstaking research.'

* Scottish Field *

'The names of 19th-century body-snatchers Burke and Hare are well known, but Sloan’s fascinating and page-turning novel looks at the women behind them... A violent, chilling and absorbing read from the author of The Edinburgh Skating Club

-- Kate Pettigrew * Historical Novels Socie