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The Revd. James Spargo has a well kept secret to impart- hisyouthful involvement with the great Cornish smuggling industry. Using the proceeds of his illegal activities to gain an education andbecome a parish priest, in so doing becoming involved with threewinsome beauties, he defends his activities and explains his motives. This book also presents the underlying economic necessities of 19thcentury smuggling: poverty and cruelly high import duties on nearlyeverything, necessities as well as luxuries. Securely based on the history of Lodenek (Padstow) this novel byone of Cornwalls foremost authors brings us vividly back to life inearly 19th century North Cornwall, continuing and expanding thetradition of Jamaica Inn and the Poldark series. A great tale of estuarine romance, adventure and seafaringreminiscent of Crosbie Garstin. His best novel yet. Bert Biscoe, Cornish poet and activist. Rawe is a hero of the Cornish revival. Cornish World. A cracking yam full of originality and enthusiasm, it tells of theReverend James Spargo who takes up his pen to confess my pastmisdeeds and unlawful exploits. Cornish people at home andCousin Jacks abroad will delight in this historic drama, fi lled withcolour, and the salty fl avour of the sea, as well as the divisions oflocal life. Western Morning News.