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David Cairns, the Baron of Finavon - a Scottish title dating back to the 13th century - writes historical fiction that transports readers straight into the past. Renowned for his atmospheric storytelling, three-dimensional characterisation, and meticulous research, David grounds his suspenseful mysteries in authentic history, bringing old winding streets, historic taverns, real people of the past and forgotten memories vividly back to life. Readers and reviewers alike have called his work "suspenseful and engaging," noting its "echoes of Dickens" and its uncanny ability to make them feel as though they’ve stepped back in time.

Before turning his focus to fiction, David spent decades as a global technology entrepreneur, living and working across four continents. His journey spans the historic depths of London, Edinburgh and Boston, the energy of Silicon Valley and Chicago, the pioneering spirit of the South African bush, the quiet rhythms of the Bahamas, and the relaxed shores of Australia, where he now makes his home.

His fourth entry in the award-winning Major Gask Mysteries series reached #1 on the Amazon Best Sellers list and won a prestigious Book Excellence Award.