[PDF] : A Smuggler Tale of Doctor Syn: A Smuggler Tale of Romney Marsh

oIoMHSmDR Doctor Syn: A Smuggler Tale of Romney Marsh ex5tKrYoj EU-26521 EZgZrvg8c USmix/Data/US-2009 6GVbfiLM7 3.5/5 From 506 Reviews cvq7tIC4H Russell Thorndyke DNVTog1m0 ebooks | Download PDF | *ePub | DOC | audiobook UFG8Gw2hR 6v7qjV28x W7SPoSzE5 WiROMqgOV fAU1FM0sj AGJFUuiHP 2rtCoPKRB 8J1vNyThM 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Evocative and thoroughly EXOOwutAn enjoyable.By Victor RodriguezThe setting of this atmospheric romantic EK5UiYYvs adventure novel, the author immediately informs us, takes place in the seaside qzi7tOXT2 village of -under-the-Wall, between the villages of Hythe and OCfoqm8xs Romney, in the southeast corner of Kent, England, during the reign of King EgLc2ijg5 George III (remember him?). In this seemingly tranquil parish lives Doctor of cX1U6vsny Divinity Christopher Syn, vicar of Dymchurch. By all appearance Synget it?is a DqyGsxyMH typical small town cleric whom everyone there respects, but we soon learn that 6Kb7D5BOM he has a malevolent past: he was once the notorious pirate Captain Clegg; and biHsOG8oz now the masked leaderknown as the mysterious of Romney Marshof iQfvbJ61I a gang of local smugglers. Eventually, the British government sends a certain qhlR4Ibup Captain Howard Collyer of the Royal Navy to unmask the smugglers leader and ttve7IEwv break the ring, but Syn evades capture time and again. Among the intriguing ITx0IPBZz characters in this engaging novel is a mute who was a former pirate crewman Ml4eletbs whom Captain Clegg left to die on a desert isle, but has returned with a sharp harpoon to seek revenge. Although "Doctor Syn" is not classic literature, it nonetheless is an enjoyable read with, I dare say, a style reminiscent of Robert Louis Stevenson or Daphne du Maurier. With flair and skill Russell Thorndyke renders in "Doctor Syn" some flat but amusing characters, witty dialogue, knee- slapping humor, mysterious deaths, harrowing escapes, fun-filled action, a foggy Kentish backdropah, I can still see masked, glowing riders dashing along the Romney Marsh in the dead of night.Although "Doctor Syn" was followed by six other thrillers in a series, Wildside Press is the only reputable publisher with enough pluck to have released at least this one. The original first editions are available, but difficult to find, overpriced or as yellow as an old phonebook. Also available are those slipshod, overpriced, print-on-demand publications that do classics and noteworthy books a grave injustice by their sheer presence. Pity; wed like to enjoy more good Syn.-Victor Rodriguez, author of Tano Sunrise.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fabulously Spun YarnBy Cameron SwitzerThis was absolutely fantastic! I am seriously impressed with The author's skill. This is the first book in the Dr Syn chronology but it is actually the final story which makes for a great desire to read the other books.However, it seems that the other books are no longer in print, nor do they seem to be available electronically. So I can only say that for those who read this book, do not lament that the other stories are not available, as this story carries enough of everything to be of great literary value.One reader commented that his download was missing the last chapter but for me, the story is perfectly complete.Very highly recommended!9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. HEY!! WHERE'S THE ENDING????By Timothy DeForest--Author of Radio by the Book: Adaptations of Literature and Fiction on the AirwavesRussell Thorndyke was an entertaining storyteller and this novel--the first of a number featuring pirate/preacher Dr. Syn--is a lot of fun to read.But, gee whiz, this edition is missing the last few chapters!!!! At first, I thought maybe I'd just gotten a defective copy, but I've noticed other reviewers complaining about this and the page count matches up to what is advertised.This edition just seems to leave you hanging without resolving any of the several ongoing plot threads. I have no idea what Wildside Press was thinking of when they published it. Someone either made a sloppy mistake or a really bizarre and annoying editing decision.Fortunately, this book is old enough to be in the public domain so I was able to access an electronic copy via Google Books and finish reading the story.4 stars for a fun adventure story written in a quick, witty prose. 1 star for leaving off the gosh-darn ending!!!

Posing as a respectable vicar in Dymchurch at the turn of the 18th century, Dr. Syn is actually the retired pirate Captain Clegg. Clegg, believed hanged in Rye, is no longer being sought by the authorities. However, country life proves too tame for the good "Dr. Syn," and his attention turns to smuggling. He takes on a secret identity, "The Scarecrow," and leads a gang of smugglers known as the Marsh Men. They travel Romney Marsh by night on horseback, sometimes using mounts painted with phosph ...