The Edinburgh Skating Club

The Edinburgh Skating Club is an engaging read, in which discussions about art, politics, love and gender are woven deftly into the plot' ~Kirsty McLuckie, The Scotsman

A pacy tale traversing both 18th century and modern-day Edinburgh' ~Jennifer McLaren, Dundee Courier

History, humour, and plenty of heart, in a slice of Edinburgh heritage served up with more than one unexpected twist. Perfect for fans of Alexander McCall Smith, art lovers and anyone who loves the capital' ~Barbara Henderson, Highland News and Media

In this playful and poignant offering of historical fiction, Sloan celebrates love and the unsung contributions of women to Scottish culture... both heart-breaking and enchanting in equal measure' ~Kai Durkin, Press and Journal

The Edinburgh Skating Club is warm and funny with more than a few surprises. It’s a very entertaining read with an unexpectedly emotional ending' ~Portobello Book Blog

as fascinating and pleasurable as I could have hoped... Embedded in sound historical research, this is a feel-good read which tackles issues of sexism through the ages without ever taking itself too seriously' ~Ali Bacon

McCall Smith’s writing is incredibly captivating and though the stories are frequently filled with feelings of sadness and guilt, the collection is bound to induce laughs' ~Glasgow University Scottish Literature Society

Most impressive and a delight to read'  ~University of Edinburgh Journal

Sloan incrementally builds up a plot of some complexity and provides an enjoyable symmetry between period and modern scenes' ~Ben Bergonzi, Historical Novel Society