- “Sunset Song” by Lewis Grassic Gibbon – This classic novel follows the life of a young woman, Chris Guthrie, as she navigates early 20th-century rural Scotland, including East Lothian.
- “The 39 Steps” by John Buchan – Although not entirely set in East Lothian, this thrilling spy novel features scenes in Dunbar, a town located in the county.
- “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” by Muriel Spark – While most of the story takes place in Edinburgh, it offers glimpses of the main character’s East Lothian background and her connections to the area.
- “The Blue Horizon” by Wilbur Smith – Set in the 18th century, this adventure novel depicts life on the high seas and explores East Lothian’s coastal history.
- “The Black Bull of Norroway” by Charlotte Riddell – This gothic novel exudes an eerie atmosphere, partly set in Dirleton, a small village with a castle in East Lothian.
- “The Car Road” by Tessa Ransford – This novel follows the journey of two women who walk the 23-mile long Pathhead Car Road in East Lothian, reflecting on personal experiences and the landscape.
- “A Hermit in the Himalayas” by Paul Brunton – Although primarily set in the Himalayas, this spiritual memoir includes the author’s childhood memories of Gladsmuir in East Lothian.
- “The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner” by James Hogg – Although mainly set in Edinburgh, this psychological thriller offers glimpses of East Lothian and its influence on the protagonist.
- “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas – This famous adventure novel includes a brief mention of North Berwick, a coastal town in East Lothian.
- “Kidnapped” by Robert Louis Stevenson – While the majority of the story takes place in the Scottish Highlands, it features scenes in Prestonpans, East Lothian, where the protagonist, David Balfour, resides.
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