The Inheritance of Solomon Farthing

In Mary Paulson-Ellis's second historical mystery, Solomon Farthing, an heir hunter, is tasked with locating the closest relative of an elderly soldier who died alone in an Edinburgh nursing home, leaving behind a mysterious pawn ticket and sewn-in cash. As he investigates the soldier’s family history, the story unfolds across both modern Edinburgh and the final days of World War I, revealing long-buried secrets. The novel explores the connection between past and present, illustrating how unresolved debts from history can influence the present.