Compton Mackenzie

Compton Mackenzie was a prolific British writer of fiction, biography, histories, and memoirs. He is best known for his novels 'Whisky Galore' and 'Monarch of the Glen'.

Books

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  1. 1. Whisky Galore

    Cover of 'Whisky Galore' by Compton Mackenzie

    Set against the backdrop of the Second World War, this comedic novel unfolds on the fictional Scottish island of Great Todday, where the locals are suffering from a severe whisky shortage due to wartime rationing. The narrative takes a delightful turn when a shipwreck off the island's coast presents the islanders with a windfall of 50,000 cases of whisky. The story humorously chronicles the efforts of the islanders to salvage and hide their precious cargo from the authorities, weaving a tale of community, cunning, and the lengths to which people will go to preserve their way of life and enjoy the simple pleasures in times of hardship.

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