5/24/2023 0 Comments Whisky galore by compton mackenzie![]() ![]() In the book there are 2 fictional islands of the Outer Hebrides called Great Todday (Protestant) and Little Todday (Catholic) in the year of 1943. The locals set out to salvage as much of this precious cargo as they could, risking prosecution from Customs and Excise authorities. The novel is based on a real story: during WW2 a cargo ship ran aground off the coast of one of the Hebridean Islands, carrying tens of thousands of whisky intended for the US market. His style and Scottish accents delighted my Scotland-loving ears and soul and I could have gone on listening for an ever longer period. I am in two minds about this book, for I am sure that had I read it in print or on kindle, I would have given it 3 stars only, but the awesome narration of David Rintoul, whom I just cannot praise highly enough!!, rendered it much more enjoyable. ![]() ![]() ![]() Uisge Beatha - is that a sneeze and a yawn in "Garlic"? ![]()
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