The Edinburgh Skating Club

Name: The Edinburgh Skating Club
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781846975950
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By Michelle Sloan

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When eighteenth-century poet Alison Cockburn takes on a male identity to join Edinburgh's exclusive skating club, her world changes in ways she never expected. In modern times, art historian Claire Sharp investigates the true provenance of the iconic painting The Skating Minister. The Edinburgh Skating Club weaves a rich tale of identity, love, and the overlooked women of history, moving between past and present with imagination and romantic charm.
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Perfect for readers who appreciate historical fiction with a strong female protagonist, lovers of Scottish heritage, art history aficionados, and fans of stories that explore identity and societal challenges. Also recommended for those who enjoy the works of Alexander McCall Smith and contemporary Edinburgh settings.

The Edinburgh Skating Clubis the tale of one woman's mission to infiltrate a male-dominated society. Imaginative, romantic and ultimately moving, this time-shift adventure celebrates the women overlooked by history and, above all, love, in all its unexpected forms.

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When you look at a painting, what do you really see?

When eighteenth-century poet Alison Cockburn accepts a light-hearted challenge from her friend Katherine Hume to live as a man, in order to infiltrate Edinburgh's all-male skating club, little do they both realise how her new identity will shape their future.

And in the present, art historian Claire Sharp receives a mysterious request: to settle once and for all the true provenance of the iconic painting The Skating Minister.

The Edinburgh Skating Club is the tale of one woman's mission to infiltrate a male-dominated society. Imaginative, romantic and ultimately moving, this time-shift adventure celebrates the women overlooked by history and, above all, love, in all its unexpected forms.

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Engaging and deftly woven, the novel intertwines discussions of art, politics, love, and gender. It offers history, humour, and heart, making it ideal for fans of Edinburgh heritage and art enthusiasts alike. Praised for its playful yet poignant storytelling and surprising emotional depth, the book is both warm and entertaining, with unexpected twists through two centuries of Scottish culture.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846975950

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 320

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Michelle Sloan

About the Author

Michelle Sloan trained as a primary school teacher and studied drama and arts journalism. She is the author of several books for children. The Edinburgh Skating Club is her debut adults' novel. Originally from Edinburgh, Michelle now lives in Broughty Ferry with her family.

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