Bloody Scotland International Crime Festival cancelled

This year's Bloody Scotland International Crime Festival has been cancelled, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-29 02:03:17 UTC ]
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