- “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” by Muriel Spark: Set in 1930s Edinburgh, this novel follows the unconventional and charismatic teacher Miss Jean Brodie and her impact on a group of schoolgirls.
- “Trainspotting” by Irvine Welsh: This gritty and darkly humorous novel delves into the lives of a group of heroin addicts in 1980s Edinburgh.
- “One Day” by David Nicholls: While not entirely set in Midlothian, parts of this novel take place in Edinburgh. It chronicles the lives of Emma and Dexter, who share a connection that spans twenty years.
- “The 39 Steps” by John Buchan: Although not primarily set in Midlothian, the thrilling adventure starts in London and eventually leads the protagonist to the Scottish Borders, including parts of Midlothian.
- “The Prime Minister’s Ironing Board and Other Stories” by Agnes Owens: This collection of short stories captures the lives and struggles of working-class characters, often set in the outskirts of Edinburgh and Midlothian.
- “Black and Blue” by Ian Rankin: Part of the Inspector Rebus series, this crime novel takes place in Edinburgh and follows detective John Rebus as he investigates a serial killer targeting young women.
- “Morvern Callar” by Alan Warner: This novel follows the story of Morvern, a young woman in a small Scottish town, as she copes with the aftermath of her boyfriend’s suicide.
- “Sunset Song” by Lewis Grassic Gibbon: Set primarily in the fictional village of Kinraddie, this novel explores the life of Chris Guthrie and her experiences in early 20th-century rural Scotland.
- “The Cutting Room” by Louise Welsh: This mystery thriller is set in Glasgow but has connections to Midlothian. It follows the protagonist Rilke as he becomes embroiled in a sinister underworld while investigating a photographer’s collection of violent and erotic images.
- “The City of Dreadful Night” by James Thomson: Though not a novel, this long poem explores themes of despair, isolation, and pessimism while referencing various locations in Edinburgh, including parts of Midlothian.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Midlothian
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