Notes of Ian Rankin, 2015-2016, relating to the development of the plot and characters for ‘Rather Be the Devil’. Folios 1-64.

Most of the notes are undated. The distinction between the notes and drafts is often unclear. Some notes have been revisited and subsequently annotated by Rankin as his development of the novel progressed. As far as possible, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.

Includes research on money-laundering and certain medical conditions.

Editorial notes, 2015-2016, of Ian Rankin relating to revised drafts of ‘Rather Be the Devil’. Folios 65-97.

The notes relate to plot and character revisions, and additional plot development, for the second and third drafts. Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a comparison of changes in plot and theme.

Also included are editorial notes of Emad Akhtar (editor, Orion Publishing Group) (Folios 94-97).

Press cuttings, 2015-2016, collected by Rankin as research for ‘Rather Be the Devil’. Folios 98-120.

The newspaper cuttings and print outs contain articles relating to plot and character development for Rankin’s novel ‘Rather Be the Devil’.

The cuttings are arranged chronologically.