Deacon Brodie: Or Behind The Mask is a novel written by Dick Donovan and first published in 1901. The story is set in Edinburgh, Scotland, in the late 18th century and is based on the true story of William Brodie, a respected cabinet maker and city councillor who led a double life as a notorious burglar and gambler.The novel follows the life of Brodie, known as Deacon Brodie, as he navigates his way through his respectable public life and his secret...