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A Toast to the Old Stones
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A Toast to the Old Stones—A Tale from Kinloch
Atmospheric storytelling from Denzil Meyrick's Kinloch
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About the Ebook
'a wonderfully atmospheric tale ... offers a brief, magical escape to a kinder, simpler time' – Roger Cox, The Scotsman
It's 1968, and the fishermen of Kinloch are preparing to celebrate the old New Year on the twelfth of January. The annual pilgrimage to the Auld Stones is a tradition that goes back beyond memory, and young Hamish, first mate on the Girl Maggie, is chuffed that he's been invited to this exclusive gathering – usually reserved for the most senior members of Kinloch's fishing community.
Meanwhile, it appears that the new owners of the Firdale Hotel are intent upon turning their customers teetotal, such is the exorbitant price they are charging for whisky. Wily skipper Sandy Hoynes comes up with a plan to deliver the spirit to the thirsty villagers at a price they can afford through his connections with a local still-man.
But when the Revenue are tipped off, it looks as though Hoynes and Hamish's mercy mission might run aground. Can the power of the Auld Stones come to their rescue, and is the reappearance of a face from Hoynes' past a sign for good or ill?
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover atmospheric storytelling from Denzil Meyrick's Kinloch
- Explore another tale from this beloved fictional setting
- Engage with rich Scottish crime and community fiction
- Read another celebrated title from Polygon - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Reviews
'A wonderfully atmospheric tale — offers a brief, magical escape to a kinder, simpler time' The Scotsman
'A superb page-turner packed with humour' The Herald, 50 Best Books to Give this Christmas
'An excellent read, with echoes of Whisky Galore and Para Handy' Dundee Courier, Book of the Week 10/10
'A Whisky-Galore-style caper' Sunday Post
'It's atmospheric, it's witty, and has a touch of Whisky Galore about it' Scottish Field
About the Author
After studying politics, Denzil Meyrick worked as a police officer, distillery manager, freelance journalist, and company director. He is originally from Campbeltown in Argyll, but now lives with his wife Fiona on Loch Lomondside.Publication Details
Publisher: Polygon (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 04 November 2021
Print Length: 160 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788854726
Format: Ebook
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