The Papers of Tony Veitch
| Author | William McIlvanney |
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| Series | Laidlaw #2 |
| Publisher | Hodder and Stoughton |
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1983 |
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| Preceded by | Laidlaw (novel) |
| Followed by | Strange Loyalties |
The Papers of Tony Veitch is a crime novel by William McIlvanney. This book is the second in the series featuring the character Laidlaw. This series of books is recognised as the foundation of the Tartan Noir genre.
Jack Laidlaw visits the deathbed of an alcoholic vagrant Eck Adamson who provides a cryptic last message which helps solve the murder of a gangland thug and the disappearance of a student. In the process, Laidlaw uncovers widespread corruption.
The book was first published in 1983 by Hodder & Staughton, and was reissued on 3 June 2013 by Canongate Books.
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