Murdo's War

In the far north-east of Scotland, Hector and Murdo indulge in a little wartime whisky smuggling. When they're tricked into transporting German weapons by the same route. Murdo realises he must somehow warn the authorities of the imminent invasion. What follows is a beautifully written account - exciting and often harrowing - of his attempts to succeed. The pace may be too slow at the beginning of the novel for all but determined readers, but perseverance is rewarded by rich detail, skilful plot and yet another first-rate book from the Kelpie list.