"... meticulous research mixed with thrilling fiction, making history come alive on every page"
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Five Star Book review
Step into a world where mystery intertwines with history, and every page invites you to uncover the secrets of the past.
Join me on an time-travelling journey through thrilling tales reminiscent of Arthur Conan Doyle and Wilkie Collins.
Richly researched, meet real people of the time, real events, real places and immerse yourself in plots filled with suspense and intrigue that will captivate your imagination and leave you yearning for more.
History leaping off every page!
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The Author
David Cairns, the Baron of Finavon—a Scottish title with roots stretching back to the 13th century—has always been a devoted student of history, weaving deep emotional connections into his storytelling. Readers often praise his ability to conjure atmosphere and create vivid, three-dimensional worlds that linger long after the final page.
Before devoting himself to writing, David was a technology entrepreneur with many ventures to his credit—most successful, and a few less so, as he wryly admits. His career and curiosity have taken him across four continents, where he has lived and absorbed the character of each place: the layered history of London and Boston, the energy of Chicago, Nashville, and Silicon Valley, the pioneering spirit of the South African bush, the easy rhythms of the Bahamas, the cultural richness of Europe, and the laid-back warmth of Australia, which he now calls home. Along the way, he has spoken at international conferences on topics ranging from globalization to the transformative power of technology, and he continues to explore future-shaping ideas such as artificial intelligence.
Reviewers of his historical novels consistently highlight his immersive style:
★★★★★ “Wonderfully descriptive narrative”
★★★★★ “Transported back in time”
★★★★★ “Could not put the book down”
★★★★★ “Loved the characters and story”
★★★★★ “Suspenseful and engaging”
★★★★★ “Echoes of Dickens”
★★★★★ "Combines the intricate deductions of Sherlock Holmes with the intrigue of a Dan Brown novel"
With meticulous research at the heart of every book, David builds stories that resonate with authenticity—whether it’s the familiar turn of a street, the weathered walls of an old pub, or a half-forgotten echo of the past that sparks recognition in the reader’s own memory.
And while life may have carried him far from his ancestral roots, the Scot remains strong in him. On St Andrew’s Day or Hogmanay, you’ll likely find him in his kilt, raising a glass of uisge beatha—the “water of life" -toasting the next novel. His preferred dram? A smooth Linkwood single malt.
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