Quick Review: Midwinter

by John Buchan

In short:  an adventure set during the attempt of Charles to regain the throne in the 1740s.  We never meet him, and instead focus on the exploits of a man in his service - which largely involves haring around on horseback being double-crossed.  What is interesting is the character of Midwinter himself, of whom one is left to a large extent in mystery and longing for more information on his "old England" network.

Not Buchan's greatest, in my opinion, but a cosy way to spend a few winter's nights.