Working notes, 1999-2000, of Ian Rankin and Christopher Penfold. Folios 1-30.

The notes include research and information on character, plot, and backstory development, research on heroin and cocaine usage, customs, Fraserburgh, more. As most of the notes are undated, evidence of development and changes in theme and plot have been used to inform the arrangement.

Includes working synopsis of ‘Lazarus’. Folios 20-30.

Editorial notes, 1999-2000, of Ian Rankin, BBC, Jackie Malton, and Christopher Penfold. Folios 31-63.

Most of the notes are undated and, as such, the arrangement has been suggested by a comparison of changes in plot and theme.

Folio 63 is out of order, it is an early working note on the verso of a postcard.

Data Protection: names and email addresses.

Press cuttings and other printed materials, 1997-2000, collected by Ian Rankin as research for his television serial 'Lazarus'. Folios 64-

Press cuttings, 1997-2000 and undated. Folios 64-74.

The press cuttings are from a variety of serial publications, and contain information used as research for plot and character development in ‘Lazarus’, including articles on drugs, police,

The cuttings are arranged chronologically, with those undated at the end.

Business cards. Folios 75-76.

Brochure, undated, for the Banff Springs Hotel. Folio 77.