It's 1943 and the war has brought rationing to the Hebridean islands of Great and Little Todday. When food is in short supply, it is bad enough, but when the whisky runs out, it looks like the end of the world. Morale is at rock bottom. George Campbell needs a wee dram to give him the courage to stand up to his mother and marry Catriona. The priest, the doctor and, of course, the landlord at the inn are all having a very thin time of it. There's no conversation, no jolity, no fun - until a shipwreck off the coast brings a piece of extraordinary good fortune...
Compton Mackenzie
Compton Mackenzie was a prolific Scottish writer known for his satirical novel "Whisky Galore." His literary style combined wit and humor with social commentary, earning him recognition as a master of comedic storytelling. Mackenzie's contributions to literature include capturing the essence of Scottish culture and exploring themes of human nature and society.
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