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A Gil and Alys Cunningham investigation set in medieval Scotland.
The baffling return of David Drummond, who vanished as a child three decades earlier, is but one of several intriguing puzzles Gil Cunningham investigates in McIntosh's excellent sixth mystery to feature the 15th-century Scottish constable (after 2008's The Rough Collier). David was about 11 when he disappeared without a trace from Glen Buckie, but somehow he's aged only five or six years in the meantime. Cunningham must also ascertain the fates of four men, all choir members, who have recently gone missing. Some locals believe only the supernatural can explain these inexplicable events-one is sure the devil himself is behind them. Cunningham, who seeks a more mundane agency, doggedly interviews those who might be responsible for the abductions, including David's older brother, Andrew, whose singing voice has been damaged and who may resent those with uninjured voices. McIntosh does a solid job of blending plot and period detail. (July)
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Claus Durst
reviewed The Stolen Voice on March 10, 2013 The Stolen Voice
This series just keeps getting better. Gil and Alys find themselves on a quest to solve two mysteries, the disappearance of a clerk and the reappearance of a young boy said to have been taken to Elfhame (by the fairies) some 30 years prior. Two mysteries turn to several as we meet up with some former acquaintances and are introduced to some new. I loved the description of the countryside and especially the description of the ceilidh. The author's note at the end provides a much appreciated link to an online dictionary of the Scottish language as well as a resource for those interested in the songs that make up such a large part of this story. I love the glimpse into the other realms that is included in this series-either with the Harper (in the earlier books), the dreams, and the appearance of different ones, such as Angus. I just wish I had a good grasp of the Scottish dialect so that I might better her the words in my head. For some reason, this series tends to have me waxing poetic. Oh, I got a great laugh from the scene with Robert and Davey, with Robert's heartfelt 'Our Lord be thanked for that!'.
On the down side, I will say that I still tend to get the characters mixed up in my head and, as it's been a while, I don't remember a lot about Robert Montgomery's character and his previous interactions with Gil. I suspect I may be missing some insights because of this lack of memory on my part, but it didn't keep me from enjoying the story.
The online dictionary of the Scots Language is a free, searchable dictionary at:
History and folklore of the glen available in Elizabeth Beauchamp's The Braes o'Balquhidder: a History and Guide for the Visitor.
Folker and songs as quoted in this book can be found in Alexander Carmichael's collection The Carmina Gadelica.
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