Although I've never been to Edinburgh, it frequently pops up as a setting in many of the books I've read. As a result, I was curious to get a guided glimpse of the real city. I'm not quite sure what I was expecting, the typical tourist guidebook, I guess, but this one is much more. Partly guidebook, yes, but also part history, part biography of the designated authors, a sharing of their connections to Edinburgh and sites within and about, and an abundant array of excerpts that remind us why we were drawn to these authors to begin with. Each was somehow tied to the site in question. It was a perk to get to know not just the city but learn more about the authors via their connections.
Bottom line, I got lost in the stories of the authors and history as much as the actual places we were virtually visiting. The illustrations/photos were an excellent bonus, showing us much of the history of Edinburgh as well as how people lived and live there today. It definitely gave me a new appreciation of the term tenement. There are lots of lists and a great deal of information to take in, so sit back for a leisurely, informative virtual trip. It was an intriguing visit to a place many of us have only visited within a book. Thanks #Pen&Sword for inviting me along on this virtual preview trip to a city that looms large in history and literature. In fact, Edinburgh was selected as the first UNESCO City of Literature. With the New Year creeping up on us as I type, it was an extra kick to be reminded who penned the words to the song "Auld Lang Syne".
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