John 'Moses' Rigg: A sweeping eighteenth century tale of love, loss and betrayal from the Lake District to Bermuda and back.

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Set in the English Lake District during the 18th century, the story follows John Rigg, nicknamed 'Moses,' who becomes a successful smuggler of graphite. By 1762, he engages in the illicit trade of this valuable resource, stolen from royal wad mines near Keswick. The narrative explores themes of crime, survival, and the socio-economic conditions of the time, painting a vivid picture of Rigg's adventurous life as he navigates the challenges of his chosen path.