The treasure of the Cinque Ports /smugglers and superstition in southeast England
2024
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Nestled in the picturesque hills of Sussex, the town of Rye hides a turbulent past beneath its charming façade. By the 18th century, it had become a notorious refuge for smugglers, dominated by the ruthless Hawkhurst Gang. When sharp-witted barmaid Sarah Woodward and down-on-his-luck bargeman Felix Fenwick stumble upon a treasure map at the Mermaid Inn in Rye, they see a chance to change their lives. But this map leads to the fabled hoard of the Cinque Ports—a treasure cursed by centuries of blood and betrayal. Pursued by the Hawkhurst Gang and watched by customs authorities, Sarah and Felix embark on a perilous journey through Sussex and Kent’s hidden history. Will they uncover the treasure’s true value, or become its next vict
Main title:
The treasure of the Cinque Ports /smugglers and superstition in southeast England / The Untruth Seekers
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Imprint:
Coghurst Press, 2024.
ISBN:
9781916991040 (pbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
3043214