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This is the fourth book in the Major Gask and Erroll Rait Mysteries series. Laura read this as a stand-alone.
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- Category : Historical Thriller
- Publisher : Finavon Press
- Publication date : 4 Dec. 2025
- Language : English
- Print length : 458 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0645978884
- ISBN-13 : 978-0645978889
The Case of the Hydegild Sacrifice thrusts readers into the shadowy aftermath of one of America’s darkest moments—the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction, political thrillers, and courtroom drama, this gripping tale blends high-stakes intrigue with razor-sharp suspense. Meticulously researched and brimming with unexpected twists, unforgettable characters, and haunting questions of justice and morality, this is a story that lingers long after the final page.
Join Major Gask and Erroll Rait as they unite with the Pinkertons to unravel the sinister secrets of the Hydegild Sacrifice—a case that threatens to shake the foundations of a nation still reeling from war.
History holds its breath. Will the truth finally be revealed?
Review The Case of the Hydegild Sacrifice
I enjoyed this historical fiction mystery, which explores the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Set in the tense period following the American Civil War, the story follows Rait and Gask as they work alongside the Pinkertons to uncover the secrets behind the Hydegild Sacrifice.
As I have limited knowledge of this period in history, I particularly appreciated the historical detail woven throughout the book. The additional sections at the end, which provide background information on the characters, their lives, and their connections to the assassination, were especially interesting and informative.
This book will appeal to fans of historical fiction who enjoy political tension and courtroom drama.
It is clear that the author has carried out extensive research, and the intriguing relationship between the two main characters has left me keen to explore the earlier mysteries in the series.
Author Info
David Cairns, the Baron of Finavon (a Scottish title that goes back to the 13th century), has always been a student of history and enjoys creating emotional connections with his writing. Many readers have remarked on his ability to create an atmosphere and three–dimensional experiences with his writing style and his style has been compared to Wilkie Collins’s ‘Moonstone’.
He trained as an accountant (he is a Fellow of two institutes) and moved into general management, becoming a technology entrepreneur with many successful (and – as he points out – one or two unsuccessful) ventures to his credit. He has lived and worked on four continents and as a result has sampled and been moulded by the history of London and Boston, the buzz of Chicago, Nashville and Silicon Valley, the pioneering atmosphere of the South African bush, the lazy lifestyle of the Bahamas, the cultural diversities of Europe and the laid-back lifestyle of Australia, which is where he makes his home these days. He has spoken at conferences on topics such as the Impact of globalization and technology and even though his novels transport the reader into the past he keeps himself up to date with technology, social and political trends. www.cairnsoffinavon.com
