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Deacon Brodie: A Double Life Kindle Edition

by David Hutchison (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Edinburgh, Scotland, 1788. When respected Gentleman and City Councillor, Deacon William Brodie, chases his love of gambling, he is drawn into living a double life and soon the respectability of day gives way to a life of crime at night.

Betrayed by an accomplice, and revealed as a "Gentleman by day, thief by night", Brodie escapes to London where he is helped to leave for Holland. Eventually captured in Amsterdam and returned to Edinburgh, he is then faced with a trial before a city where once he was a leading citizen.

In Edinburgh's High Court, Brodie is found guilty and sentenced to be hanged, but his closest friend has a different idea and, in full view of everyone, he takes his riskiest gamble yet - his life for the turn of a card.

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Based on the true story of one of Edinburgh's most infamous sons, Deacon Brodie: A Double Life is available as either a Paperback or an eBook.

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" . . . beautifully crafted. You'll have to read this excellent book . . ." - Undiscovered Scotland

"A gripping true story . . . totally absorbing" - Amazon UK

"A superb read, once you start to read this book you will find it hard to put down. Excellent!" - Amazon UK

"Gripping and fast paced - couldn't put it down!" - Amazon UK

". . . this is one for any reader, not just fans of Historical Fiction. Highly recommended." - Goodreads

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IEJ8AII
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Franklin Publishing (February 11, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 11, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1327 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 358 pages
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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David Hutchison

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David Hutchison worked as a professional photographer throughout the UK, taught photography at tertiary level, and lectured as a Visiting Professional.

Growing up in Edinburgh, David became fascinated by the rich history of Scotland’s capital, and especially with some of its leading characters. As a “Gentleman by day, thief by night,” Deacon William Brodie – the lead in David’s first novel, Deacon Brodie: A Double Life – was one such character.

David began writing short pieces for magazines and was first published in the 1980s. Currently, David lives in America.

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About my Brodie !
Great story based on factual history. Been to Deacon Brodie's Pub in Edinburgh (also on the internet) and basics are posted there, as outlined in the book. Very nice pub on the Royal Mile and neat it's named after my Black Lab Laddy (LOL) !!
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5.0 out of 5 stars About my Brodie !
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
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Great story based on factual history. Been to Deacon Brodie's Pub in Edinburgh (also on the internet) and basics are posted there, as outlined in the book. Very nice pub on the Royal Mile and neat it's named after my Black Lab Laddy (LOL) !!
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5.0 out of 5 stars About my Brodie !
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
Great story based on factual history. Been to Deacon Brodie's Pub in Edinburgh (also on the internet) and basics are posted there, as outlined in the book. Very nice pub on the Royal Mile and neat it's named after my Black Lab Laddy (LOL) !!
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valsol
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and fast paced - couldn't put it down!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2014
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I never usually read novels but I saw this one on kindle and gave it a go. It turns out that it is based on fact and it is the best read I have had for years. I was immediately caught up in Deacon Brodie's double life in Edinburgh and I couldn't put it down.

The book is beautifully and delightully written and is full of factual information about how things were in Edinburgh in 1788 without being heavy - this book is a must read!
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Murm
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2021
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Good interesting read.
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Jojo67
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2020
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Interesting book
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Dorothy
5.0 out of 5 stars Deacon Brodie: A Double Life by David Hutchison
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2016
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An superb read, once you start to read this book you will find it hard to put down. Excellent!
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Toby
4.0 out of 5 stars Read ok
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2020
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Ok read
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