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  • A Toast to the Old Stones

  • A Tale from Kinloch
  • By: Denzil Meyrick
  • Narrated by: David Monteath
  • Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (201 ratings)
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A Toast to the Old Stones

By: Denzil Meyrick
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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?

©2021 Denzil Meyrick (P)2021 Audible, Ltd

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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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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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Brilliant!

I absolutely loved this charming story, brilliantly narrated by David Monteath. This is the 2nd one I’ve listened to and I look forward to the next tale from Kinloch.

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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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Fun!

What tremendous fun this shorter Kinloch tale is; a dip into Hamish’s younger days. And I loved the excisemen too; something Laurel & Hardy-esque about them. This story would make great telly. And all as beautifully crafted as the mainstream books are. Come on, Denzil: dae us anither! David Monteath’s interpretation brilliant as ever. Keep ‘em coming.

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Another fantastic tall tale from Kinloch

The adventures of Sandy Hoynes, young Hamish and the fishermen of Kinloch continues, another charming blend of Scots’ wit and whimsy, with a touch of the supernatural thrown in, all brought to life by the amazing narration of David Monteath. Nice touches of continuity between the stories. Very enjoyable.

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A great tale - delivered well - except for telephone in background

I enjoy this whole series of books both for the content, the way they are written and especially the way they are narrated.

Listen out for the telephone ringing in the background (minute 7-8 of chapter 21 - not sure this effect fits with the storyline!)

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Wonderful stories so well told

Loved all of this book and the other books in the series I will listen to them again and again thank you to the author for hours of pleasure

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A total joy

As usual a perfectly presented story by one of the best narrators. Lovely to get a backstory on the redoubtable Hamish

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Entertaining

I'm really enjoying these "prequels" to the DCI Daley/Kinloch stories delving into the history/past of some of the much loved the characters like Hamish etc, immortalised in the DCI Daley stories.

Good yarn well read by David Monteath

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