About this book
Cormorant Crag: A Tale of the Smuggling Days by George Manville Fenn plunges listeners into a breathless coastal adventure on the south coast of England during the smuggling heyday around 1830. Young Vincent Burnet and his friend—sons of the island doctor and squire—find their seaside playground transformed into a perilous mystery when an old fisherman, Daygo, hints at a deadly stretch of cliff and a cavernous secret reachable only by sea.
This historical adventure novel weaves vivid period detail of Georgian coastal life with a coming-of-age story: boys’ curiosity leads them to a hidden cave, freshly landed contraband, and the sinister world of smugglers—an international gang whose methods and loyalties test loyalties and courage. Themes of friendship, duty, and the clash between law and local custom run through the tale, while Fenn’s brisk pacing and authentic maritime atmosphere keep the tension high without sacrificing character.
Ideal for fans of historical fiction, teen/adventure listeners, and anyone who loves nautical mysteries in the vein of classic sea tales, this audiobook delivers suspense, moral drama, and a richly drawn seaside world perfect for listeners seeking daring, old‑fashioned adventure.
