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Sir Ian Rankin receives knighthood at Buckingham Palace
Sir Ian, creator of DI John Rebus, was knighted for services to literature and charity on Tuesday.
The University of Edinburgh graduate, 63, is known for his crime novels focused on Rebus, which are mostly based in and around the Scottish capital.
Rebus now features in 26 books, the first published in 1987.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-65892940?fbclid=IwAR2iCrADKgFT3PE-mEozogeV1JfeXHZaYaafHXVYnrWU38_eYPntBUox1fk
I think this is so awesome! For literature AND charity!