Meanwhile, Alys finds herself becoming deeply involved in the affairs of the Drummond family. Specifically, she becomes intrigued by Davie Drummond, a member of the family who holds secrets of his own. Alys’s curiosity drives her to uncover the truth about Davie and his connection to the larger mystery at hand.

Throughout the book, McIntosh weaves together multiple plotlines and characters, creating a complex and engaging narrative. The Stolen Voice explores themes of deception, family secrets, and the lengths people will go to protect their loved ones. McIntosh’s writing style is immersive and descriptive, allowing readers to vividly imagine the Scottish setting and feel connected to the characters’ experiences.

In summary, The Stolen Voice by Pat McIntosh is a thrilling mystery novel that follows Gil Cunningham and his wife Alys as they investigate the disappearance of singers in Perthshire. Gil’s pursuit leads him to encounter a vision of the Devil and confront an old adversary, while Alys becomes entangled in the affairs of the Drummond family, particularly Davie. McIntosh’s storytelling keeps readers engaged as they unravel the mysteries within this captivating tale.

• The Stolen Voice

• Gil Cunningham Mysteries
• By: Pat McIntosh
• Narrated by: Andrew Watson

“And are you telling me,” said Gil Cunningham, “that David Drummond disappeared forty years ago and is now back, seemingly not a day older?” Sir William Stewart agreed: “About that.

In Sir William’s outback in Scotland, it’s almost as likely that a boy was stolen by fairies and returned forty years later, no older – and if he wasn’t Davie Drummond, he was. Who? And then he suffered a series of ‘accidents’ that almost died. Could there be any connection to the four other local singers who have disappeared, one of whom had political information valuable to Scotland’s enemies?

Gil and his wife Alys were sent to Perthshire to investigate. Gil’s pursuit of missing singers causes him to see the Devil and the reappearance of an old enemy, while Alys finds himself deeply drawn into the affairs of the Drummond family, especially the mysterious Davie .

A tenor returns to his home and family after disappearing thirty years ago. He barely aged in that time and his mother believes he spent time in the wonderland and that explains why he hasn’t aged. Gil Cunningham and his charming, intelligent wife Alys are convinced that this young man is not all he seems, yet they must unravel the truth about his disappearance and re-emergence. of a talented tenor in the choir.

This is a wonderful story that blends the superstitions of the Highlands with the realities of a clever fourteenth-century super-sleuth. When read in sequence with the other novels in the series, this novel is extremely satisfying. I prefer to use native Scots and Gaelic; realism is therefore much more believable. A good read, a solid read, and an engaging read. I really enjoyed this story. I am also a medieval fanatic and this factor influences how and what I read.

Pat Mcintosh takes you by the neck and drops you into medieval Glasgow complete with sights, sounds and smells. Gill Cunningham’s series is highly recommended for its craftsmanship and authenticity. I uploaded all the books to my Kindle to read on vacation but found life at university, choir singing, coal mining, brewing baths and every other aspect of late 15th-century Scotland life, complete Edited with murder, chaos and satisfying conclusions, more interesting 21st century river cruises I have ordered the latest book to be published in August.