Catherine Lacey

Scottish islanders try to plunder 50,000 cases of whisky from a stranded ship in this BAFTA-nominated crime caper based on a true story.

Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.

Tony was rich, indolent, charming, and a little stupid. He wanted a manservant to do everything for him. But he was too indolent, too charming, and a little too stupid.