Cormorant Crag: A Tale of the Smuggling Days

"Cormorant Crag: A Tale of the Smuggling Days" by George Manville Fenn is an adventure that plunges into the risky world of smuggling in nineteenth-century England. The story follows Vincent Burnet, a doctor's son, and Mike Ladelle, a squire's son, whose friendship and desire for adventure throws them into dangerous activities. As they befriend Joe Daygo, an old fisherman, the boys' curiosity lures them into the shady dealings of smugglers, where they face both the thrill of the unknown and ominous peril. Their exploration of local caves intertwines their lives with dangerous men that reveals the dark side of their coastal community and forces them to confront the serious consequences of their actions. The narrative captures the period involving friendship, adventure, and the loss of innocence as the boys confront the realities and intrigues that come with dangerous alliances.