Smuggler Of King's Cove

Smuggler of King's Cove

by Sylvanus Cobb, Jr.

Percy Maitland, a young naval pilot, inherits his late father's brig and finds himself caught in the web of smuggling and suspicion. As Percy navigates the treacherous seas, he must unravel the secrets surrounding his father's business and the intentions of the cunning Ralph Tryon, who now holds a mysterious influence over his widowed mother. The plot thickens as Percy tries to determine if Ralph is merely continuing the smuggling enterprise or has more nefarious plans in store. The novel explores themes of family legacy, betrayal, and the allure of forbidden wealth amidst the backdrop of the unforgiving sea.

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