‘The crime fiction I’m interested in is political’: Ian Rankin on his new novel about the super-rich

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The bestselling writer talks about leaving Edinburgh for London in his latest mystery, and what the future holds for Rebus Sir Ian Rankin rarely watches television.

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:24 UTC.

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