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Well of the Winds

A D.C.I. Daley Thriller, Book 5

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As the Second World War nears its end, a man is stabbed to death on the shoreline of Kinloch, in the shadow of the great warships in the harbour. Many years later the postman on Gairsay, a tiny island off the coast of Kintyre, discovers that the Bremner family are missing from their farm. There's a pot on the stove and food on the table, but of the Bremners there is no sign.

When DCI Daley comes into possession of a journal written by his wartime predecessor in Kinloch, Inspector William Urquhart, he soon realises that the Isle of Gairsay has many secrets. Assisted by his indomitable deputy, DS Brian Scott, and new boss, Chief Superintendent Carrie Symington, Daley must solve a wartime murder to uncover the shocking events of the past and the present.

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Denzil Meyrick has a brilliant way of combining mystery intrigue and down right hilarity in these DCI Daley tales. I found myself in fits of histerical laughter with tears rolling down my face (whilst trying to drive I might add!!) with some of Brian Scott's one liners and interactions with the locals especially with Glenhanety in her cottage!! Detective Sergeant Brian Scott is my hero.

The story begins with the mysterious dissapearance of a WW2 refugee German Jewish family who had settled on the island of Gairsay. It cleverly switches between the present day and the Period towards the end of the war .

All the characters have substance and are believable. A compelling story with twists and turns.

David Monteath's narration and different accents are as always brilliant. Roll on book 6. Thoroughly Recommended.

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there is some lovely wit woven between the grit and intrigue of the plot. the characterisation is very good and bought to life by the narration. the Scottish accents are wonderful, I'm not completely convinced by the Welsh one but it didn't spoil the enjoyment of the book in any way.

classic DCI Daley

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just a brilliant series of books. the storyline grips you and the excellent performance of the reading really makes it.
very addictive!

great series

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This series by Denzil Meyrick is fantastic, this book bringing the past and present into a collision course with a fantastic narration by David Monteith. This is a must read/ hear book.

Good Plot and Narration

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Yet again Denzil Meyrick has succeeded in conveying a fabulous story of twists and turns encompassing an element of history. My only wish is that the narrator could pause for a couple of seconds when changing from one scene to another within a chapter. Nonetheless David Monteath has a calming tone which enables you to absorb the story and the emotion of the characters. I can’t wait to listen to The Relentless Tide.

Thoroughly enjoyable

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