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1979

Allie Burns Book 1

Book 1 of the Allie Burns series.In late-1970s Glasgow, ambitious reporter Allie Burns fights to do real investigations beyond the “women’s pages.” With colleague Danny Sullivan, she follows a lead on tax fraud that grows into a bigger, riskier story.

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Published 2021
Part of the Allie Burns series as book 1.

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In late-1970s Glasgow, ambitious reporter Allie Burns fights to do real investigations beyond the “women’s pages.” With colleague Danny Sullivan, she follows a lead on tax fraud that grows into a bigger, riskier story.

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Who recommends 1979

Nicola Sturgeon

Highly recommends this book.

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What is 1979 about?

1979 by Val McDermid stands out as a high-interest title with strong recommendation value.

Who recommends 1979?

1979 is highly recommended by Nicola Sturgeon.

Is 1979 part of a series?

1979 is linked to Part of the Allie Burns series as book 1..

What should I read after 1979?

A good next step after 1979 is 1989, Common Murder, A Darker Domain.

When was 1979 published?

1979 was published in 2021.