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Set in 18th century Dymchurch, the story follows Dr. Syn, a vicar with a hidden past as the notorious pirate Captain Clegg. Disillusioned by the monotony of rural life, he embraces smuggling under the guise of "The Scarecrow," leading a gang known as the Marsh Men. Their nocturnal escapades create eerie legends, while Syn's Robin Hood-like persona emerges as he uses his spoils to benefit his parish. The conflict with the unsympathetic King's Men adds tension, making Syn a captivating figure in this adventurous tale.
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Doctor Syn, A Smuggler Tale of the Romney Marsh, Russell Thorndike
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- Released
- 2002
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Russell Thorndike
- Publisher
- Borgo Press
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9781592240005
- Series
- Doctor Syn
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery Novels, Classics, Pulp Fiction
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 18th century Dymchurch, the story follows Dr. Syn, a vicar with a hidden past as the notorious pirate Captain Clegg. Disillusioned by the monotony of rural life, he embraces smuggling under the guise of "The Scarecrow," leading a gang known as the Marsh Men. Their nocturnal escapades create eerie legends, while Syn's Robin Hood-like persona emerges as he uses his spoils to benefit his parish. The conflict with the unsympathetic King's Men adds tension, making Syn a captivating figure in this adventurous tale.