The Maggie
White, James Dillon2014
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Mactaggart is the rascally skipper of the puffer The Maggie, a flimsy rust-bucket which hauls freight up and down the west coast of Scotland. When wealthy American businessman Calvin B. Marshall, General Overseas Manager of World-International Airways, wants to transport a precious cargo to his newly bought mansion on Kiltarra in the Western Isles, Mactaggart manages to trick Marshall's agent into hiring The Maggie for GBP300, a sum that might be useful for some much-needed repairs. Marshall learns that his valuable cargo is at risk in a vessel that's less than seaworthy, he does all in his power to have the valuable cargo transferred to a more reliable vessel. What Marshall is not prepared for is the wily Mactaggart's sly delaying tactics and crafty machinations. What follows is a hilarious and unexpected journey that will have unforeseen consequences for everyone involved ...
Main title:
The Maggie / James Dillon White.
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Edition:
New ed.
Imprint:
London : Birlinn Ltd, 2014.
Collation:
208 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published London: Heinemann, 1954.Based on the Ealing Studios Michael Balcon film production, The Maggie. From the screenplay by William Rose.
ISBN:
9781780272498 (pbk)1780272499 (pbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
1625298
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