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A Toast to the Old Stones
- A Tale from Kinloch
- Narrated by: David Monteath
- Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
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Summary
It's 1968, and the fishermen of Kinloch are preparing to celebrate the old New Year on the 12th 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?
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- Kindle Customer
- 11-05-23
Beautiful
Loved everything about this gentle story. Such a beautifully immersive tale, and the reading was sublime. Will definitely be looking for more by this author and narrator.
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- Shoshone11
- 16-03-22
A toast to the author.
This is the second tale from Kinloch book. A really pleasant listen beautifully read by David Monteath. I recommend this book to all.
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- L. Childs
- 11-02-23
Tales of Old Kinloch
What a treat. A celebration of the old new year that draws in the old stories of the Argyll peninsular. A little magic , a little terror and plenty of mischief . A wee triumph.
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- Iscalady
- 19-12-21
Kintyre at its best
This was just the most wonderful story of mystery and the sea. I was spellbound throughout. Denzil Meyrick casts a spell over this half Scottish lady who adores David Monteath’s gorgeous accent. Storytelling at its best, with laugh out loud moments as always. Worth a credit in anyone’s money.
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- Jeraldo
- 17-10-24
Brilliant!
A simple, yet compelling short tale, exquisitely told in the West Coast accents. I just loved it, knowing the geography and places used. Meyrick has become a firm favourite with me and this tale just reinforced his talents as an author. The narrator’s accents are second to none and sublimely fit with the script. First rate.
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- Mr. K. Love
- 25-08-22
Another comforting tale
A genial trip to the lovely Kinloch and it's beautiful surroundings. Thoroughly enjoyable and humorous.
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- Xandi
- 18-04-23
A wonderful surprise!
I don’t quite know what I was expecting, but as I enjoy reading Denzil Meyrick’s books I decided to give this a go.
At first I thought I had made a mistake. The prologue didn’t inspire me with hope, but in no time at all I was drawn in and entranced by the story and its characters - all 3-dimensional. I’d be more than happy to read more stories of this ilk.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-04-24
Mystery and intrigue of 'thin places'.
Author's laugh-out-loud wit.
The banter between great characters, and their steadfast community bond. These characters are wonderful
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- Kate B
- 07-11-21
Another wonderful chapter from Kinloch
I am addicted to these books, I don’t just read or listen to them, I actually look forward to my next holiday in Kinloch. Love the humour and the characters thoroughly enjoyed this. Everything is good about the stories, the narration, the writing is top quality, this was a real treat.
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- Simon. Kindall
- 07-11-21
Very enjoyable
I listened to this book in one night and thoroughly enjoyed it, if you have read/listened to Denzil's DCI daley series you will be familiar with Hamish and heard stories about Sandy Hoynes. Well this book takes us back in time to when Hamish was a 1st mate of Sandy's fishing boat, but his cargo isn't fish this time. We hear of old traditions of the Kinloch fishermen and many of their tales as they celebrate the old new year. We also hear of some unusual happenings. Will the customs revenue at last catch up with Sandy? This book is very well written as always and the narration by David Monteath is the best out there.
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